Tropical Storm Darby continues to weaken but rains will impact the Big Island and possibly windward Maui Saturday. High Surf Warning for East Shores with waves 10-14 ft for Saturday.
Tropical Storm Darby continues to weaken but rains will impact the Big Island and possibly windward Maui Saturday.
Darby has winds of 45 mph with gusts to 60 mph. It is located 17.7 North, 149.4 West or about 400 miles East-Southeast of Hilo, Hawaii. Estimated pressure is 1006 mb. Tropical storm force winds extending 60 miles out.
Wind shear will weaken Darby to a remnant low by Saturday night.
Darby is moving west at 20 mph. This motion will take the remnants of Darby south of the Big Island Saturday and the rest of Hawaii Saturday night/Sunday.
The Big Island and possibly Maui will see rains with some spots seeing heavier rains. The Big Island can expect 2-5 inches of rain, with 1-2 inches for windward Maui.
A Wind Advisory is in effect for parts of Maui, Lana’I and the Big Island. Winds of 20-30, with gusts to 50 mph. Higher surf can also be expected from Darby, mainly impacting the Big Island and windward Maui.
Little to no direct impacts are expected for Moloka’I, O’ahu and Kaua’i. Expect breezy trade wind conditions here.
No coastal watches or warnings are in effect.
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Chief Meteorologist Pete Caggiano forecasts for KITV4 Island News during the 5,6 and 10 p.m. newscasts Monday – Friday. He has the American Meteorological Society and National Weather Association Seal of Approval.
