A moderate southeast low-level flow will persist into the weekend as high pressure remains far northeast of the state and an area of low pressure meanders several hundred miles west of Kaua'i, the National Weather Service said.

The low will continue to produce periods of high clouds over the state and will bring a better chance of rainfall to the western end of the island chain, forecasters said.

Trade winds are expected to return early next week as the low drifts off to the west.

Here's a closer look at what's expected for the rest of the week:

Today: Isolated showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. East wind between 9 and 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Tonight: Isolated showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. East wind between 7 and 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Thursday: Isolated showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. Southeast wind between 9 and 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Thursday Night: Scattered showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. East wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Friday: Scattered showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. South wind around 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Friday Night: Isolated showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. East wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.