Hawaii Extended Forecast Discussion NWS Weather Prediction Center College Park MD 234 AM EDT Mon Oct 21 2024 Valid 00Z Tue Oct 22 2024 - 00Z Tue Oct 29 2024 A surface low embedded within a larger scale inverted trough is expected across the far northwestern Islands for the beginning of the week, with perhaps a weaker secondary low developing near it on Tuesday. Meanwhile, another low is likely to develop well to the northeast of Hawaii midweek and stay away from the state. Going into the end of the week and the weekend, the guidance varies with the overall surface pressure pattern, with the EC mean indicating weaker high pressure to the north of the Islands, whereas the GEFS mean has a stronger surface high building. Trade wind flow should generally be from the east most days, and since the main surface high and its stronger pressure gradient should be well north of the state, winds should be light to moderate most days. The surface winds may veer slightly to the east-southeast towards the end of the week. In terms of precipitation prospects, no major rainfall events appear likely over the next 5 days, with good overall agreement between the GFS and ECMWF on this scenario. Hamrick