First Alert Forecast: Tracking a potential cyclone, flooding rainfall with gusty winds possible starting Wednesday

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – Moderate trades will gradually strengthen each day over the next several days with widespread strong trades expected by Thursday or Friday. The main focus for the weather this week will be the tropical cyclone development southeast / south of the Big Island over the next several days.

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While the potential wind impacts remain uncertain, the threat for flash flooding will increase over the Big Island during the second half of the week. A flood watch will likely be issued before Wednesday, and the timing of issuance depends on how confidence in the track evolves.

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A small southwest swell is due late this week. A small typhoon swell is due into northwest shores on Friday. East shore surf will remain elevated and rough.

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