Hurricane Melissa reaches Category 5
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A First Alert for the coming weekend, as forecast models are hinting at yet another system that could bring some wetter weather, but it’s too early yet to say exactly what will happen and when it will happen. Your First Alert Weather Team will keep a close eye on the forecasts for you.
Low-level moisture is expected to be high enough this week to keep RH values above critical levels. Trade winds will still be present, but weaker, in the coming days. Temperature inversion heights will range from 6,500 to 7,500 ft through tomorrow.
Honolulu forecast includes showers, potential thunderstorms, and steady trade winds, with varying impacts on aviation, surfing, and fire conditions.
Hurricane Melissa has turned into an extremely dangerous Category 5 storm as it takes aim at multiple cruise destinations.
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a red flag warning, effective from noon Thursday through 6 p.m. Saturday, mainly for leeward areas of all islands. The warning also covers interior and central areas of Oahu and Hawaii Island, as well as all of North Hawaii Island.
The National Weather Service has issued a fire weather watch for all Hawaii islands from Friday morning through Saturday afternoon as high winds, dry brush and low humidity increase the threat that any wildfire could spread quickly.
Trade winds continue in Honolulu with isolated thunderstorms expected and a general easing of strong winds over the weekend.