Article first published: Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024, 4 a.m. ET

Article last updated: Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024, 10 a.m. ET

According to the National Hurricane Center’s 10 am Wednesday advisory, Tropical Storm Hone is 685 miles west of Honolulu Hawaii and 270 miles north-northeast of Johnston Atoll, with maximum sustained wind of 50 mph. It’s moving 8 mph to the west.

“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. Some weakening is forecast during the next 48 hours.” according to analysts. “Gradual weakening is expected during the next couple of days, and Hone is forecast to become a post-tropical low on Friday.”

Source: National Hurricane Center