Hone weakens to a tropical storm as center passes 175 miles south of Kauaʻi

Update: 11 p.m., Aug. 25, 2024

Hone has weakened from hurricane status to a tropical storm as the center passed about 175 miles south of Kauaʻi.

At 11 p.m. the center of Tropical Storm Hone was located about: 180 miles SW of Honolulu, Oʻahu; 180 miles SW of Joint Base PHH; 190 miles S of Barking Sands; 185 miles S of Līhuʻe, Kauaʻi; and 180 miles S of Niʻihau. The system continued on a path toward the west near 14 mph.

On the forecast track, Hone will continue moving away from the main Hawaiian Islands, and pass well north of Johnston Island Tuesday night into Wednesday, according to the Central Pacific Hurricane Center.

Maximum sustained winds were last recorded near 70 mph with continued weakening in the forecast over the next few days.

“Trailing rain bands from Hone which have been producing flash flooding on the Big Island on Sunday will continue to diminish overnight,” according to the CPHC.

Big Island Flash Flood Warning extended to 12:30 a.m.

Update: 8:39 p.m., Aug. 25, 2024

The National Weather Service in Honolulu has extended the Flash Flood Warning for the Big Island until 12:30 a.m. The NWS reports that bands of moderate to heavy rain was moving into the windward slopes and southeast flank of the Big Island. At 8:39 p.m., rain was falling at a rate around 1 inch per hour, with the potential for heavier showers developing in the 1-2 inch per hour range.

“Periods of heavy showers over the windward and southeastern slopes on already saturated the ground may quickly lead to additional flash flooding. Water levels in area rivers and streams will likely continue to run high through the night. Some areas along the affected windward and southeastern slopes remain flooded at this time,” the NWS reports.

Hone weakening but still a Category 1 Hurricane as it moves away from the Big Island

Update: 5 p.m., Aug. 25, 2024

Hurricane Hone is weakening but remains a Category 1 Hurricane as it continues on a path away from the Big Island.

At 5 p.m., he center of Hurricane Hone was located: 190 miles W of South Point, Hawaiʻi; 205 miles SW of Hāna, Maui; 185 miles SW of Kahului, Maui; 170 miles SW of Kaunakakai, Molokaʻi; 160 miles SW of Lānaʻi City, Lānaʻi; 160 miles SSW of Honolulu, Oʻahu; 205 miles SSE of Līhuʻe, Kauaʻi; and 215 miles SSE of Niʻihau.

Hone is moving toward the west near 13 mph. On the forecast track, Hone will pass well south of Oʻahu and Kauaʻi through Monday morning, according to the Central Pacific Hurricane Center. The CPHC forecast notes that Hone is expected to pass well north of Johnston Island around midweek.

Maximum sustained winds are near 75 mph with higher gusts. Hurricane-force winds extend outward up to 10 miles from the center and tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 90 miles. Weakening is forecast during the next couple of days, and Hone is expected to become a tropical storm by early Monday, according to the CPHC.

Two other systems are on the heels of Hone. Hurricane Gilma is forecast to approach the state as Tropical Depression late in the week, and Tropical Storm Hector will approach the Central Pacific Hurricane Center area of responsibility around that time as it moves westward.

Flash Flood Warning extended for Big Island until 6:15 p.m.

Update: 2:55 p.m., Aug. 25, 2024

The National Weather Service in Honolulu has extended the Flash Flood Warning for the Big Island of Hawaiʻi until 6:15 p.m. At 2:55 p.m., radar showed bands of moderate to locally heavy rain moving into the southeast flank of the Big Island. The NWS reports rain rates have generally decreased during the past few hours, but radar continues to show pockets of rain rates of up to 2 inches per hour.

In the Kaʻū District, Highway 11 remains closed at Kāwā Flats, and Wood Valley Road and Cane Haul Road remain closed near Pāhala. There has been reports of flooding across the roads of Nāʻālehu. In the North Kohala District, Homestead Road remains closed. Bands of heavy rainfall will continue through the afternoon hours as Hurricane Hone moves westward and away from the Big Island.

Preliminary rain totals:

The National Weather Service reports windward locations of the Big Island had some of the heaviest rain totals with Hakalau checking in at 15.48 inches over the last 24 hours as of 8 a.m. This is followed by Saddle Quarry at 14.78″ and Kulani NWR at 14.32 inches. The Maunaloa Obervation Station had an impressive 7.93 inches over the same period.

The northern periphery of the deepest moisture associated with Hurricane Hone pushed into Maui County on Sunday morning where Puʻu Kukui checked in with 7.04 inches as of 8 a.m., followed by 3.39 inches at West Wailauaiki. Leeward locales have generally seen a quarter inch or less, according to the NWS. Shallower moisture and more stable conditions to the west have limited Oʻahu and Kauaʻi to a half inch or less islandwide, the NWS reports.

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Hone moving away from Big Island

Update: 2 p.m. Aug. 25, 2024

Hurricane Hone continues to move away from the Big Island this afternoon, while maintaining its Category 1 strength.

At 2 p.m., the center of Hurricane Hone was located 195 miles WSW of Hilo; 135 miles WSW of Kailua-Kona; 145 miles W of South Point; 180 miles SW of Hāna, Maui; 165 miles SW of Kahului, Maui; 160 miles SSW of Kaunakakai, Molokaʻi; 145 miles SSW of Lānaʻi City, Lānaʻi; 170 miles S of Honolulu, Oʻahu; 230 miles SSE of Līhuʻe, Kauaʻi; and 250 miles SE of Niʻihau.

The system was last tracked moving toward the west-northwest near 14 mph. On the forecast track, Hone will pass well south of the smaller Hawaiian islands through Monday morning.

Maximum sustained winds remain near 80 mph with higher gusts. Some gradual weakening is forecast during the next couple of days, and Hone is expected to become a tropical storm by tomorrow. The Central Pacific Hurricane Center notes that hurricane-force winds extend outward up to 15 miles from the center and tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 90 miles.

The Tropical Storm Warning that was in effect for Hawaiʻi County has since been discontinued.

The CPHC reports that Hone will deliver persistent and locally widespread rainfall to portions of the Hawaiian islands through tonight. A High Wind Warning remains in effect for portions of Maui County with northeast winds 20 to 40 mph and localized gusts up to 60 mph in the forecast. Wind and heavy rainfall will gradually diminish by late tonight into Monday, according to the CPHC.

On the water, swells generated by Hone will affect portions of the Hawaiian islands, producing life-threatening surf and rip current conditions today.

Two other systems are on the heels of Hone. Hurricane Gilma is forecast to approach the state as Tropical Depression late in the week, and Tropical Storm Hector will approach the Central Pacific Hurricane Center area of responsibility around that time as it moves westward.

Maui road updates: tree removed from Hāna Highway

Update: 1:15 p.m., Aug. 25, 2024

As of 1:05 p.m.,, the state Department of Transportation has cleared a broken tree and other debris along the Hāna Highway in East Maui. At 11:25 a.m., One lane at mile 35.5 of the Honoapiʻilani Highway in the area of the Honokōhau Lookout was blocked by rocks. Crews were en route to clean the area.

Hone gradually moves away from Big Island, but tropical storm conditions continue

Update: 11 a.m., Aug. 25, 2024

Hurricane Hone is gradually moving away from the Big Island, but the Central Pacific Hurricane Center reports tropical storm conditions continue.

Hurricane Hone reached its closest point of approach to the Big Island passing approximately 45 miles south-southwest of South Point, Hawaiʻi at 4 a.m. As of 11 a.m., Hone was located 105 miles SW of Kailua-Kona, Hawaiʻi; 105 miles W of South Point, Hawaiʻi; 160 miles SSW of Hāna, Maui; 155 miles SSW of Kahului, Maui; 160 miles S of Kaunakakai, Molokaʻi; 140 miles S of Lānaʻi City, Lānaʻi; 180 miles SSE of Honolulu, Oʻahu; 255 miles SSE of Līhuʻe, Kauaʻi; and 280 miles SE of Niʻihau.

Hone still had maximum sustained winds of 80 mph, maintaining its strength as a Category 1 hurricane. Hurricane-force winds extend outward up to 15 miles from the center and tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 90 miles. Some gradual weakening is forecast during the next couple of days, according to the CPHC. The system was moving toward the WNW at 12 mph.

A Tropical Storm Warning remains in effect for Hawaiʻi County and a High Wind Warning remains in effect for portions of Maui County through Monday morning.

The CPHC reports that 10-15 inches of rain has already fallen over parts of windward Big Island, with some locally higher amounts of 18 inches or more. According to the latest forecast: “Rain bands, some heavy, will continue to move into east through south slopes today… Additional rainfall estimates of 3-5 inches will keep a moderate to high threat of flash flooding today over much of Hawaiʻi County.” The greatest potential for flooding is over the Hilo, Puna and Kaʻū District, according to the CPHC.

The CPHC reports that portions of the Big Island continue to observe sustained surface winds this morning around 30 to 50 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

Public advised to avoid roadways due to wind warning;
Hāna Hwy landslide near Mile 22 cleared but other road closures possible

Maui Emergency Management Agency is asking the public to avoid roadways today if possible, due to a newly issued Countywide wind warning, potential landslides and road closures as well as rainy conditions occurring as Hurricane Hone passes to the southwest of the island chain.

“All motorists are asked to limit non-essential travel today to avoid any dangerous conditions and to allow highways crews to remove landslide material, fallen trees and debris,” MEMA Administrator Amos Lonokailua-Hewett said in a news release update. “We appreciate the public’s assistance as we continue to monitor Hurricane Hone and assess impacts. With Hurricane Gilma’s latest track also taking it westward toward the islands this week, it’s critical that any damage from the current storm is addressed before we face any new impacts that may arrive with Gilma. We will be keeping a close eye on developments and ask the public to continue taking steps to prepare and stay informed.

To report storm damage, call MEMA at 808-270-7285. To view current alerts or to sign up to receive MEMA emergency notifications, visit https://www.mauicounty.gov/MEMA. 

The Central Pacific Hurricane Center offered highlights on wind rain and surf impacts in the latest intermediate forecast:

WIND: Tropical Storm conditions will continue on the Big Island into the early afternoon, with gradually diminishing wind and rainfall through the evening. Winds will strongest downslope of higher terrain, over headlands, and through passes.

RAINFALL: Hone is expected to produce an additional 3 to 5 inches of rainfall over mainly windward and southeast facing slopes of the Big Island. Additional rainfall of 1 to 3 inches will be possible over the smaller islands, mainly windward.

SURF: Swells generated by Hone are affecting portions of the Hawaiian islands, producing life-threatening surf and rip current conditions.

Update: 9:37 a.m., Aug. 25, 2024

As of 9:23 a.m., crews with the state Department of Transportation have cleared a landslide that was blocking a portion of the Hāna Highway near Upper Waikani Falls near Mile 20. Lanes are now open in the area.

Flash Flood Warning extended until 12:15 p.m. for Big Island

Update: 8:57 a.m., Aug. 25, 2024

The National Weather Service has extended the Flash Flood Warning for the Big Island until 12:15 p.m. At 8:57 a.m., radar showed heavy rainfall continuing to impact the southeast flank of the Big Island. The NWS reports the highest rain rates were 1 to 2 inches per hour over South Point and the Windward slopes near Hakalau. In the Kaʻū District, Highway 11 remains closed at Kāwā Flats, and Wood Valley Road and Cane Haul Road remain closed near Pāhala. The NWS reports heavy rainfall will continue through the rest of the morning hours as Hurricane Hone moves westward to the southwest of the Big Island.

High Wind Warning issued for Maui County until Monday morning

Update: 7:44 a.m., Aug. 25, 2024

The National Weather Service has issued a High Wind Warning for parts of Maui County as Hurricane Hone brings strong winds as it passes south of the Big Island. The NWS forecast calls for northeast winds of 20-40 mph with localized gusts up to 70 mph over portions of Maui, Molokaʻi, Lānaʻi and Kahoʻolawe.

Storm impacts have already resulted in reports of downed trees and debris on roadways in Upcountry and in East Maui. At 6:55 a.m., crews were headed to check on a report of the road being blocked at Mile 20 of the Hāna Highway in the vicinity of Waikani Falls. Thereʻs also reports of debris near Mile 6 at Kailua Stream, and near Mile 15 near Nuaʻailua Stream. Earlier this morning, crews responded to downed trees on Haleakalā Highway near Mile 2 in Kula and on Olinda Road fronting Seabury Hall.

CPHC: Hone gradually moving away from Big Island; Continues to bring gusty winds and widespread rainfall

Update: 8 a.m., Aug. 25, 2024

Hurricane Hone is gradually moving away from the Big Island, but continues to bring gusty winds and widespread rainfall, according to the latest update from the Central Pacific Hurricane Center.

Hurricane Hone reached its closest point of approach to the Big Island passing approximately 45 miles south-southwest of South Point, Hawaiʻi at 4 a.m. At 8 a.m., the center of Hurricane Hone was located by Air Force Reserve Hurricane Hunter aircraft about 90 miles SSW of Kona, Hawaiʻi; 65 miles WSW of South Point, Hawaiʻi; 160 miles SSW of Hāna, Maui; 165 miles S of Kahului, Maui; 180 miles S of Kaunakakai, Molokaʻi; 160 miles S of Lānaʻi City, Lānaʻi; 215 miles SSE of Honolulu; 300 miles SE of Līhuʻe, Kauaʻi; and 325 miles SE of Niʻihau.

The system was moving toward the west near 8 mph with some increase in forward speed expected in the next couple of days. Maximum sustained winds remained near 85 mph with higher gusts. The CPHC says hurricane-force winds extend outward up to 25 miles from the center, and tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 115 miles.

A Tropical Storm Warning remains in effect for Hawaiʻi County and a High Wind Warning is in effect for areas of Maui County.

The CPHC reports that 6-10 inches of rain has already fallen across windward Big Island over the last 18-24 hours. The greatest potential for flooding is forecast across the eastern and southeastern windward slopes of the Big Island; including the Hamakua, Hilo, Puna, and Kaʻū Districts.

Winds of 30-40 mph were observed over portions of the Big island this morning. Gusts of over 50 mph were also present with a few sites in and around Kohala Ranch reporting gusts over 60 mph.

Hone strengthens with 85 mph wind, TSWarning still in effect of the Big Island

Update: 6:55 a.m., 5 a.m. Aug. 25, 2024

Hurricane Hone strengthened slightly over the last couple of hours again, this time packing winds of 85 mph at its core. These hurricane-force winds extend outward up to 25 miles from the center, and tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 115 miles, according to the latest forecast. The system slowed its forward speed further to 8 mph as It continues on a westward path.

The Central Pacific Hurricane Center reports that at 4 a.m., Hurricane Hone reached its closest point of approach to the Big Island passing approximately 45 miles south-southwest of South Point, Hawaiʻi. Hone will move west of the area over the next few days.

As of 5 a.m., Hone was located 120 miles SSW of Hilo, Hawaiʻi; 100 miles SSE of Kailua-Kona, Hawaiʻi; 50 miles of South Point; 170 miles S of Hāna, Maui; 180 miles SSE of Kahului, Maui; 200 miles SSE of Kaunakakai, Molokaʻi; 180 miles SSE of Lānaʻi City, Lānaʻi; 240 miles SSE of Honolulu, Oʻahu; 330 miles SE of Līhuʻe, Kauaʻi; and 360 miles SE of Niʻihau.

A Tropical Storm Warning remains in effect for Hawaiʻi County, with conditions imminent and occurring within the warning area.

The Central Pacific Hurricane Center says little change in strength is expected through the morning hours today, before a gradual weakening trend begins this afternoon onward.

The Hawaiʻi Police Department issued a traffic advisory at 3:52 a.m. advising that motorist avoid Highway 11 between the 57mm (Whittington Beach) and 63mm (Punaluʻu Beach). The area is closed due to flooding and there is no alternate routes available. (more Big Island Road Closures are listed in the Flood Warning update below).

Overnight 6-10 inches of rain had reportedly fallen across windward Big Island, with continued heavy showers and thunderstorms in the forecast today. The CPHC reports the greatest potential for flooding us across the eastern and southeastern windward slopes of the Big Island; including the Hamakua, Hilo, Puna, and Kaʻū Districts. Additional rainfall estimates over these areas through Monday could range from 3 to 6 inches according to the latest forecast.

The CPHC reports portions of the Big Island continue to observe sustained surface winds around 30 to 40 mph and gusts over 50 mph, while a few sites in and around Kohala Ranch have gusted over 60 mph. Downslope areas, passes and high terrain like the Humuʻula Saddle, the Waimea Saddle, leeward Kohala, and South Point are more prone to wind impacts.

On the water, a large and disorganized short period swell associated with Hurricane Hone will bring elevated surf to east to southeast facing shores today, according to the CPHC.

As of 5:20 a.m., the state Department of Transportation reports that the terminal at Hilo International Airport is open, but some early flights are being canceled and airlines are making case by case decisions on departures. Travelers are asked to check their flight status before heading to the airport on the Big Island.

Here on Maui, state Transportation crews are clearing debris from a tree that fell earlier this morning on Haleakala Highway near Mile 2 in Kula. The cleanup is currently underway as of 5:19 a.m. Olinda Road is also closed fronting Seabury Hall due to a large tree with lines hanging. Motorists should avoid the area. At 6:55 a.m., crews were headed to check on a report of the road being blocked at Mile 20 of the Hāna Highway in the vicinity of Waikani Falls. Thereʻs also reports of debris near Mile 6 at Kailua Stream, and near Mile 15 near Nuaʻailua Stream.

Big Island Flood Warning extended to 9:15 a.m.

Update: 5:49 a.m., Aug. 25, 2024

The National Weather Service has extended the Flash Flood Warning for potions of the Big Island until 9:15 a.m. At 5:49 a.m., radar showed heavy rainfall continuing to impact the southeast flank of the Big Island. The highest rain rates were 1 to 2 inches per hour over the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and Wood Valley. The National Weather Service reports that Highway 11 in the Kaʻū District remains closed at Kāwā Flats, and Wood Valley Road and Cane Haul Road remain closed near Pāhala. In the Puna District, North Kulani Road remains closed.

Areas in the Flood Warning that are subject to flooding include: Hilo, Hawaiian Paradise Park, Kapaʻau, Honokaʻa, Pōhakuloa Training Area, Pōhakuloa Camp, Volcano, Glenwood, Mountain View, Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, Wood Valley, Pāhala, Hawaiian Acres, Pāpaʻikou, Keaʻau, Honomū, Pepeʻekeo, Orchidlands Estates and Laupāhoehoe.

Big Island Flash Flood Warning extended to 6:15 a.m.

Update: 3:04 a.m., Aug. 25, 2024

The National Weather Service has extended the Flash Flood Warning for the Big Island of Hawaiʻi i until 6:15 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 25, 2024. The NWS reports that as of 3:04 a.m., a large rain band associated with Hurricane Hone was impacting the southeast flank of the Big Island. Peak rain rates of 1-2 inches per hour were occurring over the Puna and Kaʻū Districts. The Hawaiʻi County Civil Defense Agency reported that Cane Haul Road and Wood Valley Road near Pāhala were closed due to flooding. The NWS reports that heavy rainfall will continue beyond sunrise as Hurricane Hone moves southwest of the Big Island.

Areas in the Flood Warning that are subject to flooding include: Hilo, Hawaiian Paradise Park, Kapaʻau, Honokaʻa, Pōhakuloa Training Area, Pōhakuloa Camp, Volcano, Glenwood, Mountain View, Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, Wood Valley, Pāhala, Hawaiian Acres, Pāpaʻikou, Keaʻau, Honomū, Pepeʻekeo, Orchidlands Estates and Laupāhoehoe.

Hurricane Hone strengthens slightly, Tropical Storm Warning remains for Big Island

Update: 2 a.m., Aug. 25, 2024

At 2 a.m., Hone had strengthened slightly, with maximum sustained winds blowing at 80 mph, up from the previous forecast of 75. Hurricane-force winds extend outward up to 15 miles form the center, and tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 115 miles, according to the latest forecast. Hone remains a Category 1 hurricane (a system with sustained winds of 74 to 95 mph) with a decrease in speed in this latest forecast as the system tracks west at 10 mph.

At 2:10 a.m., the Central Pacific Hurricane Center reported that the center of Hurricane Hone was being tracked by radar as it continues moving westward, passing just south of South Point on the Big Island.

The center of Hone was last located 120 miles SSW of Hilo, Hawaiʻi; 115 miles SSE of Kailua-Kona, Hawaiʻi; 0 miles of South Point, Hawaiʻi; 185 miles S of Hāna, Maui; 200 miles SSE of Kahului, Maui; 225 miles SSE of Kaunakakai, Molokaʻi; 205 miles SSE of Lānaʻi City, Lānaʻi; 265 miles SSE of Honolulu, Oʻahu; 355 miles SE of Līhuʻe, Kauaʻi; and 390 miles SE of Niʻihau.

A Tropical Storm Warning remains in effect for Hawaiʻi County with conditions imminent or already occurring in the warning area.

The Central Pacific Hurricane Center reports the strength of Hone is not expected to change much through the morning hours today, before a gradual weakening trend begins late this afternoon onward.

The CPHC released the following highlights related to wind, rain and surf:

Rainfall of 3 to 6 inches has already fallen across windward Big Island over the past 12 to 18 hours, and heavier showers are moving in as Hone brushes past the Big Island. Bands of additional heavy showers and thunderstorms will affect the entire Big Island, increasing the threat of flash flooding into Sunday. The greatest potential for flooding will be across the eastern and southeastern slopes of the Big Island; including the Hamakua, Hilo, Puna, and Kaʻū Districts. Storm total rainfall estimates through Sunday over the Big Island range from 6 to 12 inches with locally higher amounts. A few lingering thunderstorms and heavy showers may develop over portions of Big Island on Monday, mainly over leeward and upslope areas. See the latest Flood Watch for more details.

Portions of the Big Island continue to observe sustained surface winds around 30 to 40 mph and gusts over 50 mph, while a few sites in and around Kohala Ranch have gusted over 60 mph. Strong winds will continue through the morning hours and will likely become locally damaging. Sustained winds over 40 mph and gusts in excess of 60 mph, are expected for portions of the Big Island, especially for areas downslope from higher terrain and through passes. This includes areas like the Humuʻula Saddle, the Waimea Saddle, leeward Kohala, and South Point.

Large short period swell produced by Hone will build through the evening and peak tonight, mainly along east and southeast shores of the Big Island. The large swells will spread across the other portions of the island chain tonight and Sunday, producing life-threatening surf and rip currents. A High Surf Warning is in effect for the Big Island.

On the roadways, the Hawaiʻi Police department issued an advisory at 2:52 a.m., asking motorists to avoid the east end of Wood Valley Road on Hawaiʻi Island due to flooding. This portion of the road is currently closed and there are no alternate routes available at this time. 

Big Island Flash Flood Warning until 3:15 a.m.

Update: 12:30 a.m., Aug. 25, 2024

The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Warning for the Big Island of Hawaiʻi until 3:15 a.m. At 12:25 a.m., rainfall over the Kaʻū District has intensified with rain rates up to 2 inches per hour occurring between Nāʻālehu and South Point. The Hawaiʻi County Civil Defense Agency reported that North Kulani Road has been closed due to the overflow of a nearby flood retention basin. Heavy rain is expected to continue overnight. Locations in the warning area include: Hilo, Hawaiian Paradise Park, Kapaʻau, Honokaʻa, Pōhakuloa Training Area, Pōhakuloa Camp, Volcano, Glenwood, Mountain View, Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, Wood Valley, Pāhala, Hawaiian Acres, Pāpaʻikou, Keaʻau, Honomū, Pepeʻekeo, Orchidlands Estates and Laupāhoehoe.

Center of Hone passes just south of South Point

Update: 12:05 a.m, Aug. 25, 2024

The Central Pacific Hurricane Center reports that the center of Hurricane Hone is being tracked by radar as it continues on a westward path, passing just south of South Point on the Big Island as of 12:05 a.m.

Hone becomes a hurricane; Warning remains in effect for the Big Island

Update: 11 p.m., Aug. 24, 2024

The Central Pacific Hurricane Center has upgraded Hone to the status of a Category 1 Hurricane, with maximum sustained winds now at 75 mph. Hurricane-force winds extend outward up to 15 miles from the center and tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 125 miles, according to the CPHC. The system was last located about 105 miles south of Hilo, Hawaiʻi, 115 miles SSE of Kailua-Kona, Hawaiʻi; 55 miles SSE of South Point, Hawaiʻi; 180 miles SSE of Hāna, Maui; 200 miles SSE of Kahului, Maui; 230 miles SSE of Kaunakakai, Molokaʻi; 210 miles SSE of Lānaʻi City, Lānaʻi; 275 miles SE of Honolulu, Oʻahu; 370 miles SE of Līhuʻe, Kauaʻi; and 405 miles SE of Niʻihau.

A Category 1 hurricane is described as a system with sustained winds of 74 to 95 mph. Hone has slowed, moving west at 12 mph in this latest forecast.

A Tropical Storm Warning remains in effect for Hawaiʻi County, meaning that tropical storm conditions are imminent or occurring somewhere within the warning area.

The CPHC reports that there is little change in strength is expected tonight into early Sunday, followed by a gradual weakening trend Sunday afternoon onward. The CPHC issued the following updates in regards to wind, rainfall and surf impacts:

The Central Pacific Hurricane Center released the following situational overview:

Along the forecast track, the center of Hone will pass just south of South Point on the Big Island by Sunday morning and will then move west of the area early next week.

Rainfall of 3 to 6 inches has already fallen across windward Big Island over the past 12 to 18 hours, and heavier showers are moving in as Hone brushes past the Big Island. Bands of additional heavy showers and thunderstorms will affect the entire Big Island, increasing the threat of flash flooding into Sunday. The greatest potential for flooding will be across the eastern and southeastern slopes of the Big Island; including the Hamakua, Hilo, Puna, and Kaʻū Districts. Storm total rainfall estimates through Sunday over the Big Island range from 6 to 12 inches with locally higher amounts. A few lingering thunderstorms and heavy showers may develop over portions of Big Island on Monday, mainly over leeward and upslope areas. See the latest Flood Watch for more details.

Portions of the Big Island continue to observe sustained surface winds around 30 to 40 mph and gusts over 50 mph, while a few sites in and around Kohala Ranch have gusted over 60 mph. Strong winds will continue through the morning hours and will likely become locally damaging. Sustained winds over 40 mph and gusts in excess of 60 mph, are expected for portions of the Big Island, especially for areas downslope from higher terrain and through passes. This includes areas like the Humuula Saddle, the Waimea Saddle, leeward Kohala, and South Point.

Large short period swell produced by Hone will build through the evening and peak tonight, mainly along east and southeast showers of the Big Island. The large swells will spread across the other portions of the island chain tonight and Sunday, producing life- threatening surf and rip currents. A High Surf Warning is in effect for the Big Island.

Big Island Flood Advisory extended to 1:45 a.m. on Sunday

Update: 10:48 p.m., Aug. 24, 2024

The National Weather Service has extended the Flood Advisory for the Big Island of Hawaiʻi until 1:45 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 25, 2024. At 10:38 p.m., rain bands from Tropical Storm Hone started moving over the Kaʻū District. Heavy rainfall also continued over windward slopes with peak rates of 1 inch per hour over the South Hilo and Puna Districts, according to the NWS. The forecast calls for heavy rain to persist over the windward slopes, with intensity to increase over the slopes of the Kaʻū District over the next several hours, the NWS reports.

Locations in the advisory include: Hilo, Hawaiian Paradise Park, Kapaʻau, Honokaʻa, Pōhakuloa Training Area, Pōhakuloa Camp, Volcano, Glenwood, Mountain View, Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, Wood Valley, Pāhala, Nāʻālehu, Hawaiian Acres, Pāpaʻikou, Keaʻau, Honomū, Pepeʻekeo, Orchidlands Estates and Laupāhoehoe.