#big island weather

Several areas in Central, Eastern Pacific being monitored for tropical development

None, however, are expected at this time to directly move into or over the Hawaiian Islands. But there is some uncertainty in the forecast early next week because of the possibility of a tropical disturbance forming and passing just south of the state that could bring heavier showers depending on how close it gets.

Kona low to force a “plume of deep tropical moisture” over the islands

“Light to moderate rain may be locally heavy at times over Kauaʻi and Oʻahu while periods of heavy rain will result in much greater flash flood potential over windward and southeast-facing slopes of the Big Island and Maui,” according to an update issued by the National Weather Service on Friday morning.

Four More Inches of Snow in Forecast for Big Island Summits

The NWS is forecasting heavy snow and patchy ice with additional snow accumulations of up to 4 inches, mainly above 12,000 foot elevation.

Hurricane Watch Issued as Madeline Approaches Hawaiʻi

The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a Hurricane Watch for Hawai‘i Island for Hurricane Madeline, which is approaching the state from the east.