Hawaii Extended Forecast Discussion NWS Weather Prediction Center College Park MD 805 AM EDT Wed Jul 26 2017 Valid 00Z Thu Jul 27 2017 - 00Z Thu Aug 03 2017 Latest guidance offers similar ideas for the pattern during the next seven days. Between now and late week expect the surface pressure gradient to slacken somewhat as high pressure well to the northeast of the state weakens and drifts a little eastward. This will lead to some weakening of trades in coming days. Then trades will likely persist at moderate strength into the middle of next week. Rainfall should generally be in the lighter half of the spectrum and favor windward locales, though an occasional shower may stray to other areas. A brief period of enhanced activity is possible around Friday-Saturday when a pocket of relatively higher moisture (precipitable water values of at least 1.50-1.75 inches) drifts across the islands. This moisture is associated with tropical depression Greg which is forecast to continue weakening with time. Rausch