000 WTPA31 PHFO 222036 TCPCP1 BULLETIN Tropical Storm Hone Advisory Number 2 NWS Central Pacific Hurricane Center Honolulu HI CP012024 1100 AM HST Thu Aug 22 2024 ...TROPICAL STORM HONE FORMS WELL EAST-SOUTHEAST OF THE HAWAIIAN ISLANDS... ...INTERESTS IN THE MAIN HAWAIIAN ISLANDS SHOULD MONITOR THE PROGRESS OF HONE... SUMMARY OF 1100 AM HST...2100 UTC...INFORMATION ----------------------------------------------- LOCATION...15.9N 142.2W ABOUT 885 MI...1430 KM ESE OF HILO HAWAII ABOUT 1090 MI...1760 KM ESE OF HONOLULU HAWAII MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...40 MPH...65 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 290 DEGREES AT 14 MPH...22 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1005 MB...29.68 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect. Interests in the main Hawaiian Islands should monitor the progress of Hone. Tropical Storm Watches may be required for portions of the main Hawaiian Islands tonight or Friday. DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK ---------------------- At 1100 AM HST (2100 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Hone was located near latitude 15.9 North, longitude 142.2 West. Hone is moving toward the west-northwest near 14 mph (22 km/h) and this motion is expected to continue for the next few days. On the forecast track, the center of Hone is expected to pass near or south of the Big Island this weekend. Maximum sustained winds are near 40 mph (65 km/h) with higher gusts. Some strengthening is forecast during the next couple of days. Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 15 miles (30 km) from the center. The estimated minimum central pressure is 1005 mb (29.68 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- Key messages for Tropical Storm Hone can be found in the Tropical Cyclone Discussion under AWIPS header TCDCP1 and WMO header WTPA41 PHFO, and on the web at hurricanes.gov/text/HFOTCDCP1.shtml. RAINFALL: From Saturday through Monday, storm total rainfall amounts of 4 to 8 inches, with locally higher amounts, are possible along windward areas of the Big Island of Hawaii, with 2 to 4 inches possible over windward sections of the smaller islands. SURF: Swells generated by Tropical Storm Hone are expected to begin reaching the Hawaiian Islands over the weekend. These swells are likely to cause life-threatening surf and rip currents. Please consult products issued by the National Weather Service in Honolulu, Hawaii. WIND: Strong and gusty winds are expected to develop over the Hawaiian Islands this weekend as Tropical Storm Hone passes near or south of the Big Island. NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 500 PM HST. $$ Forecaster M Ballard/R Ballard