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- 0:00Aloha. Saturday morning in Hawaiʻi. Muggy weekend ahead, with a tropical system developing south of the islands that we're monitoring closely.
- 1:40Today expect mid-80s to near 90 degrees with breezy trade winds. Scattered showers will hit windward sides and valleys, especially on the Big Island—plan for active rain Saturday night into Sunday. Leeward beaches stay mostly dry this morning, but moisture pushes in by afternoon. If you're on the Big Island, Sunday is a good day for flexible indoor plans.
- 1:58Surf is small across the board. Oʻahu south shore at 3.7 feet, north shore at 3.1 feet—both comfortable for swimmers. Maui and Kauaʻi running 2.6 to 3.5 feet. The Big Island is glass-calm at 1.3 feet, so snorkeling conditions are safe and clear this morning.
- 2:11Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park is open with some temporary closures. Sulfur Banks Trail and Kīpukapuaulu are shut due to hazardous trees, and Kahuku Unit roads are closed. Volcanic ash from Kīlauea's ongoing activity is possible—protect your lungs if you're driving near the summit. Stick to accessible trails and check conditions before you go.
- 2:28Hawaiʻi just released new island tourism plans targeting places under visitor strain, and our latest piece breaks down what that means for you on the ground—where parking is getting tight, which access points are shifting, and how to spend time in less crowded spots. It's a practical read if you're planning where to go this trip.
- 2:45Sunday brings heavier rain chances and isolated thunderstorms on Big Island slopes. By Tuesday, this moisture moves away and conditions clear for mid-week. That system south of the islands bears watching—check back Monday for updates on how it evolves.
- 2:57For now, grab the leeward beaches while they're dry this morning. Talk to you tomorrow.