Tropical Storm Hone will pass close to the Big Island late tonight

Tropical Storm Hone formed on Thursday, August 22, in the Central Pacific Ocean. 

Tropical Storm Hone formed in the Central Pacific Ocean on Thursday, Aug. 22. It has winds of 65 mph and is located about 185 miles southeast of Hilo, Hawaii. Tropical storm force winds extend 125 miles outward of the center. 

It is tracking west at 15 mph and could pass just south of the Big Island Saturday evening into Sunday morning. Turn on notifications in the Spectrum News app to keep up with watches and warnings.

Impacts on the islands will depend on the track and intensity of the tropical activity near the islands. For now, it looks to bring windy and wet conditions, especially along the southern islands over the weekend. 

Tropical Storm Warning

* A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for Hawaii County. Tropical storm conditions are expected in this area as early as Saturday afternoon and will continue overnight into Sunday.

Will be strongest at the higher terrians, as they blow downslope, over headlands and through passes. 

Rainfall 

Some strengthening is likely as it approaches the islands. Rainfall totals will range from 5 to 10 inches, with locally higher amounts possible near the windward areas of the Big Island. 2 to 4 inches of rain is possible over windward sections of the smaller islands.  

A Flood Watch is in effect for the Big Island through Monday evening. 

Surf swells will reach the Islands over the weekend and are likely to cause life-threatening surf and rip currents. 

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