Tropical Storm Hone formed in the central Pacific Ocean and is currently on a path that could bring it near Hawaii’s largest island. The Central Pacific Hurricane Center (CPHC) said the storm developed on Thursday is under close observation. On the latest advisory, HoneHone had maximum sustained winds of 40 mph and was located about 1,090 miles east-southeast of Honolulu and moving at 14 mph west-northwest. In this current track, the storm will enhance over the next few days.
Projected track and potential effects
The meteorologists predict that Tropical Cyclone Hone might pass near or south of Hawaii’s big island this weekend. If it remains on its current course, there can be heavy rainfall and potentially dangerous weather conditions for these regions. CPHC expects that between Saturday and Monday, Hone may deliver up to 8 inches of rain onto the Big Island, resulting in localized flash floods & other weather-related hazards as well. At the same time, during the same period, windward areas can get up to 4 inches of rain over smaller Hawaiian islands, too.
Tropical Storm Hone is also expected to create life-threatening surf and rips around Hawaii’s coastlines, along with producing swells and rain. These conditions are hazardous for residents and visitors, especially in areas known for strong currents and high surf heights. The Central Pacific hurricane season starts from June 01st till the end of November every year, which usually witnesses tropical cyclones, including tropical depressions, tropical storms & hurricanes, such as Gilma! This time, though, NOAA has predicted only one-fourth of them for the region than the average four-fifths amount.
Major Hurricane Gilma Continues Its Dangerous Track
As Hone intensifies into a significant hurricane, another powerful system named Gilma has been making rounds in the eastern Pacific basin, with sustained winds now reported near 125 mph! Currently, it’s classified under category three hurricanes, positioned about 1980 miles east of Hilo, moving at seven mph northwestward. It should stay as such for another day or two, but then the weekend might drop off speed slightly. Though a few weaknesses were anticipated during that time, too.
No coastal watches or warnings are in effect due to Hurricane Wilma. However, its powerful winds and wide range of influence along these islands—a hurricane can be up to 35 miles away from its centre. While tropical storms extend up to 115 miles—make this a critical storm system worth closely monitoring by everyone here! On Sunday, when tropical storm status was given. It had already gotten more robust.
While both Hone and Gilma progress across the Pacific toward Hawaii. All residents and visitors must remain updated and take necessary precautions. There is the potential for severe weather, which may cause dangerous conditions. Thus, early preparedness will guarantee safety for everybody involved.
