HONOLULU - Hawaii has experienced record high temperatures since the start of June, officials said. Temperatures were above 90 degrees Fahrenheit (32 Celsius) seven times between June 4 and 9, The Honolulu Star-Advertiser reported Tuesday. The temperatures have either tied or surpassed previous records in Honolulu on Oahu and Kahului on Maui, officials said. The temperatures are likely caused by higher than normal water temperatures combined with lighter trade winds, said National Weather Service forecaster Peter Donaldson. Honolulu reached 90 degrees (32 Celsius) on Saturday, tying a 1997 record, and 92 degrees (33 Celsius) on Monday, officials said.

Source: thestar June 12, 2019 04:15 UTC