US Edition2 New Disturbances in Eastern Pacific Show Chance of Development
SOUTH OF HAWAII, JUL 30 – Hurricane Iona rapidly strengthened to a Category 3 storm with 125 mph winds and is forecast to intensify further while passing well south of Hawaii with minimal impact.
- Hurricane Iona, a major hurricane, was located about 765 miles south-southeast of Honolulu on July 29, 2025.
- During the June through November season, Tropical Storm Iona became the first named storm of the Central Pacific hurricane season on Sunday evening, July 27, 2025.
- During its rapid intensification, Hurricane Iona's winds increased more than 57 mph within 24 hours by 5 a.m. Tuesday, reaching around 125 mph on Tuesday.
- Fortunately for Hawaii, Hurricane Iona poses no direct threat as it passes well south of the island chain, with no warnings in effect.
- Hurricane Iona is expected to continue west with weakening Wednesday and little change through Thursday, remaining well south of Hawaii.
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Strengthen storms south of isles pose no threat to Hawaii
Hurricane Iona remained a Category 3 storm well south of the Hawaiian Islands Tuesday morning while Tropical Storm Keli continued to track westward far to the southeast of the state, according to the Central Pacific Hurricane Center. At 11 a.m., Iona was located about 735 miles south-southeast of Honolulu, packing maximum sustained winds of 125 mph with higher gusts. The hurricane was moving west at 14 mph, and forecasters expect that motion to …
Hurricane Iona and Tropical Storm Keli Rumble in the Central Pacific Off Hawaii
HONOLULU—A major hurricane was churning across the Pacific Ocean but was several hundred miles south-southeast of Hawaii and posed no threat to the islands, forecasters said Tuesday. Hurricane Iona is one of two major weather systems in the central Pacific Ocean. In its latest advisory, the Miami-based U.S. National Hurricane Center said Iona was about 735 miles away from Honolulu, with maximum sustained winds near 125 mph. Additional strengthen…
2 new disturbances in Eastern Pacific show chance of development
HONOLULU (KHON2) -- KHON2's Weather Source continues to track Tropical Storm Keli and Hurricane Iona, with the addition of two new developments. 8 essential tips for your hurricane emergency kit Both Tropical Storm Keli and Hurricane Iona are in the Central Pacific Basin. Hawaii Weather: Tropical updates… Hurricane Iona and Tropical Storm Keli According to the National Weather Service, Hurricane Iona is now a Category 3 hurricane and…
Hurricane Iona, Tropical Storm Keli rumble in central Pacific off Hawaii
A major hurricane is churning in the Pacific Ocean several hundred miles away from Hawaii. The U.S. National Hurricane Center says Tuesday that Hurricane Iona is one of two major weather systems in the ocean but poses no threat to…
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