Summary
Two tropical storms, Hurricane Iona and Tropical Storm Keli, are moving southeast of Hawaii but are not expected to directly impact the islands. While the storms may cause some dry and windy conditions, they are likely to weaken and not pose a significant threat.
Key Facts
- Hurricane Iona and Tropical Storm Keli are located southeast of Hawaii.
- Hurricane Iona became a Category 1 hurricane quickly, with sustained winds of about 75 mph (120 kph).
- Iona is moving west but is not expected to impact Hawaii directly.
- Tropical Storm Keli has winds of 40 mph (65 kph) and is also moving west.
- Both storms may strengthen slightly before weakening midweek.
- No coastal watches or warnings are in effect for Hawaii.
- The storms may cause dry and breezy conditions in Hawaii, but nothing severe is expected.
- A separate large wave swell, coming from east of New Zealand, is expected to reach Hawaii soon.
