World Courant
Hurricane Hone handed south of Hawaii’s Massive Island late Saturday night time as a weak Class 1 storm, with winds of as much as 75 mph (120 km/h).
The storm was anticipated to stay at about the identical degree, crossing the road between tropical storm and hurricane on Sunday and Monday. Hurricanes have winds of 74 mph or increased.
In line with the Nationwide Hurricane Middle, Hone is shifting west at 12 mph (19 km/h) and is presently positioned 106 miles (170 km) south of Hilo, Hawaii.
A picture from ABC Information reveals Hurricane Hone close to the Massive Island on August 24, 2024.
ABC Information
Hurricane-force winds reached solely 15 miles from the attention of the storm, that means the Massive Island is simply experiencing tropical storm circumstances, which is predicted. Tropical storm-force winds reached 125 miles.
A tropical storm warning was issued as Hone approached Hawaii. That warning remained in impact for Hawaii County round 11 p.m. Saturday, climate officers mentioned.
Though the storm just isn’t anticipated to hit the islands immediately, it’s nonetheless shut sufficient to have doubtlessly harmful results. Tropical storm circumstances are doubtless on the Massive Island tonight and early Sunday, particularly over increased terrain and passages.
This satellite tv for pc picture from the Nationwide Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) reveals Tropical Storm Hone and Hurricane Gilma southeast of Hawaii, Friday, August 22, 2024.
NOAA through AP
About 6 to 12 inches of rain is predicted on the Massive Island — primarily close to the windward and southeast slopes — and a Flash Flood Watch is in impact. The smaller islands are anticipated to obtain about 2 to 4 inches of rain.
Hawaii can also be being hit by life-threatening surf and rip currents.
Hurricane Hone strikes south of Hawaii’s Massive Island as a Class 1 storm
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