First Alert Forecast: Juicy disturbance expected to bring more showers through Thursday

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Published: Mar. 21, 2023 at 4:32 AM HST
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HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Intermittent showers are possible through Wednesday, including over leeward zones where isolated heavier showers may develop.

The potential for heavy showers is highest for Windward Maui and windward & southeast-facing slopes of the Big Island.

As strengthening trades turn southeasterly, winds will weaken over the smaller islands. A land and sea breeze pattern will be possible mid to late week with afternoon a few heavier afternoon showers possible each day.

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A medium size, short-period north will quickly decline through Tuesday. A mix of small northwest swells will maintain modest surf along many exposed north and west facing shorelines Wednesday into Friday.

The small south (190 degrees) swell will be followed by a 2-foot, moderate period reinforcement from the same direction beginning Tuesday,

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