000 WTPA31 PHFO 262040 TCPCP1 BULLETIN Tropical Storm Hone Advisory Number 18 NWS Central Pacific Hurricane Center Honolulu HI CP012024 1100 AM HST Mon Aug 26 2024 ...HONE MOVING AWAY FROM THE MAIN HAWAIIAN ISLANDS... SUMMARY OF 1100 AM HST...2100 UTC...INFORMATION ----------------------------------------------- LOCATION...19.2N 161.6W ABOUT 280 MI...450 KM WSW OF HONOLULU HAWAII ABOUT 240 MI...385 KM SW OF LIHUE HAWAII MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...65 MPH...100 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...W OR 280 DEGREES AT 13 MPH...20 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...998 MB...29.47 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 Tropical Storm Hone was located near latitude 19.2 North, longitude 161.6 West. Hone is moving toward the west near 13 mph (20 km/h) and this motion is expected to continue for the next few days. On the forecast track, Hone will continue moving away from the main Hawaiian Islands, and pass well north of Johnston Island Tuesday night. Maximum sustained winds are near 65 mph (100 km/h) with higher gusts. Gradual weakening is expected the next few days, and Hone is expected to become a post-tropical low on Thursday, then dissipate on Friday. Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 90 miles (150 km) from the center. NOAA buoy 51003 recently reported sustained winds of 45 mph (72 km/h) and a wind gust of 63 mph (101 km/h). The estimated minimum central pressure is 998 mb (29.47 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- None. NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 500 PM HST. $$ Forecaster Birchard