000 WTPA31 PHFO 282036 TCPCP1 BULLETIN Hurricane Iona Advisory Number 7 NWS Central Pacific Hurricane Center Honolulu HI CP012025 Issued by NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL 1100 AM HST Mon Jul 28 2025 ...IONA EXPECTED TO STRENGTHEN AS IT MOVES WESTWARD... SUMMARY OF 1100 AM HST...2100 UTC...INFORMATION ----------------------------------------------- LOCATION...10.6N 151.0W ABOUT 870 MI...1400 KM SSE OF HONOLULU HAWAII MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...75 MPH...120 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...W OR 270 DEGREES AT 10 MPH...17 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...993 MB...29.33 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect. DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK ---------------------- At 1100 AM HST (2100 UTC), the center of Hurricane Iona was located near latitude 10.6 North, longitude 151.0 West. Iona is moving toward the west near 10 mph (17 km/h). This motion is expected to continue with a gradual increase in forward speed during the next couple of days. Maximum sustained winds are near 75 mph (120 km/h) with higher gusts. Strengthening is forecast during the day or two. Gradual weakening is expected to begin around midweek. Hurricane-force winds extend outward up to 15 miles (30 km) from the center and tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 70 miles (110 km). The estimated minimum central pressure is 993 mb (29.33 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- None. NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 500 PM HST. $$ Forecaster Brown
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