Updated at 11:29 a.m., Friday, December 15, 2006
Wind dominates weather today
Advertiser Staff
The weather on O'ahu today, and across the state, can be described with a single word — windy.
A high pressure area north of the islands is moving off to the east and leaving gusty trade winds in its wake.
Forecasters at the National Weather Service said the winds could gust up to 50 mph in some areas.
A high wind advisory remains until 6 p.m. today.
What rain showers there are today will favor windward and mauka areas, but the strong winds will blow some of the rain into leeward areas as well.
The winds will ease on Saturday, leaving moderate trades for the start of the new week, forecasters said.
Here's a more detailed look at the next few days:
Today, mostly sunny. Windy. Highs 77 to 83. East winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 50 mph.
Tonight, partly cloudy with isolated showers. Breezy. Lows 65 to 71. East winds 15 to 25 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Saturday, mostly sunny. Breezy. Highs 77 to 83. East winds 15 to 25 mph.
Saturday night, partly cloudy with isolated showers. Lows 65 to 71. East winds 15 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
