Tropical Storm Iona forms south of Hawaii in Central Pacific



HONOLULU – Tropical Storm Iona formed south of Hawaii in the Central Pacific Ocean on Sunday evening.

The National Hurricane Center (NHC) said Tropical Storm Iona’s maximum sustained winds reached 40 mph, officially designating it as a tropical storm.

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A tropical storm is a tropical cyclone that has maximum sustained winds between 39 and 73 mph – an upgrade from a tropical depression.

Tropical Storm Iona is currently located about 960 miles southeast of Honolulu and is moving off to the west at 10 mph, with maximum sustained wind speeds of 50 mph.

According to the NHC, Iona is expected to strengthen over the next 48 hours and develop into a hurricane by Monday night, before weakening Tuesday.

The NHC said Tropical Storm Iona is expected to stay well south of the Hawaiian Islands.

Tropical Storm Iona in the Central Pacific; wind 40 mph, movement west at 10 mph, pressure 1005 mb. FOX Weather
According to the NHC, Iona is expected to strengthen over the next 48 hours and develop into a hurricane by Monday night, before weakening Tuesday. Getty Images
Tropical Storm Iona forecast track in the Central Pacific. FOX Weather

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