On Hawaii’s Big Island, Hurricane Hone Brings Heavy Rain but No Major Damage
Hurricane Hone is “gradually” moving away from the Big Island but will continue to bring gusty winds and widespread rain to the region, the National Hurricane Center said in an Sunday afternoon.
Hone strengthened to a hurricane overnight as it inched closer to the Big Island. By Sunday afternoon, it was notching maximum sustained winds of up to 85 mph, making it a Category 1 storm, as it hovered about 100 miles southwest of Kailua-Kona.
The hurricane center said Hone is moving west at 8 mph and will continue in that direction for the next few days. A tropical storm warning continues to be in effect for Hawaii County.
The island’s residents could get anywhere from 6 to 12 inches of rain and an additional 3 to 5 inches in south-facing slopes, which can lead to flooding. “Life-threatening” surf can also be expected on the island Sunday, the hurricane center said.
