Hawaii Extended Forecast Discussion NWS Weather Prediction Center College Park MD 341 AM EDT Wed Aug 14 2024 Valid 00Z Thu Aug 15 2024 - 00Z Thu Aug 22 2024 A relatively wet and moderately breezy trade wind pattern will be in place for the rest of this week into next week across Hawaii. Surface high pressure meandering around 40-45N will maintain the typical pressure gradient for trades, which look to be at moderate levels over the next couple of days with a weak surface trough in Hawaii's vicinity, but strengthening back to breezy levels by the weekend into next week. Through the period, some showers are possible favoring typical windward/mauka areas but occasionally spilling into leeward areas. Showers will be supported Wednesday-Friday by troughing in the mid-upper levels. Models show slight moisture increases Friday-Saturday and early next week, but widespread heavy rain is not expected. The surface pressure pattern would likely keep any central Pacific tropical systems that may form next week south of Hawaii at least through this forecast period, but will continue to monitor. Tate