756 WTPA31 PHFO 281510 TCPCP1 BULLETIN Tropical Storm Hone Advisory Number 25 NWS Central Pacific Hurricane Center Honolulu HI CP012024 500 AM HST Wed Aug 28 2024 ...HONE CONTINUES WESTWARD WELL NORTH OF JOHNSTON ATOLL... SUMMARY OF 500 AM HST...1500 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...20.5N 168.5W ABOUT 685 MI...1105 KM W OF HONOLULU HAWAII ABOUT 270 MI...435 KM NNE OF JOHNSTON ATOLL MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...50 MPH...85 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...W OR 280 DEGREES AT 8 MPH...13 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1002 MB...29.59 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect. DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK ---------------------- At 500 AM HST (1500 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Hone was located near latitude 20.5 North, longitude 168.5 West. Hone is moving toward the west near 8 mph (13 km/h), and a westward to west-northwestward motion is expected for the next couple days. A turn toward the northwest and a decrease in forward speed is expected this weekend. On the forecast track, Hone will pass by well north of Johnston Atoll today. Maximum sustained winds are near 50 mph (85 km/h) with higher gusts. Some weakening is forecast during the next 48 hours. Gradual weakening is expected during the next couple of days, and Hone is forecast to become a post-tropical low on Friday. Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 70 miles (110 km) from the center. The estimated minimum central pressure is 1002 mb (29.59 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- None. NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 1100 AM HST. $$ Forecaster Jelsema