Progress report on Tropical Storm Hone: Saturday, Aug 31 update from the NHC
Published 10:49 am Saturday, August 31, 2024
Article first published: Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024, 4 a.m. ET
Article last updated: Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024, 10 a.m. ET
On Saturday at 10 am, the National Hurricane Center issued an advisory stating that Hone found new strength and has evolved from a tropical depression into a tropical storm with sustained winds of 40 miles per hour.
Tropical Storm Hone is 405 miles south-southeast of Midway Island and 1160 miles west of Honolulu Hawaii, with maximum sustained wind of 40 mph. It’s moving 3 mph to the northwest.
“Some strengthening is forecast through Tuesday, with gradual weakening expected afterward.” according to forecasters.
YESTERDAY (Friday):
Yesterday, A tropical storm watch has been issued by forecasters for portions of the northwestern hawaiian islands.
HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND:
WIND: Tropical storm conditions are possible within the watch area tonight into Sunday.
RAINFALL: Storm total rainfall of 2 to 4 inches is possible over Midway, Kure and Pearl and Hermes Atolls.
Source: National Hurricane Center