Over the next few days a series of low pressure areas will move eastward through the north Pacific, the National Weather Service said.

A surface ridge will shift south, close to the islands, and bring lighter winds. With the lighter winds, clouds and showers will form over the islands in the afternoons, forecasters said.

Tropical moisture and an upper level trough will enhance showers today, especially over the Big Island. High pressure will build north of the islands starting Thursday, producing locally breezy trade winds by Friday.

Here's a closer look at the expected weather on this historic election day and for the rest of the work week:

Today: Sunny, with a high near 83. East wind around 14 mph.

Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 70. East wind between 9 and 11 mph.

Wednesday: Isolated showers after noon. Partly cloudy, with a high near 83. East wind around 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Wednesday Night: Isolated showers before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. East wind between 8 and 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Thursday: Isolated showers after noon. Partly cloudy, with a high near 83. East wind between 10 and 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Thursday Night: Isolated showers before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. East wind around 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Friday: Isolated showers. Partly cloudy, with a high near 83. East wind around 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Friday Night: Isolated showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. East wind between 11 and 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.