Tropical Storm Hone forms in the central Pacific Ocean, Gilma still a Category 3 hurricane

HONOLULU (AP) — Forecasters say Tropical Storm Hone has formed in the central Pacific Ocean. The Central Pacific Hurricane Center in Honolulu says in an 11 a.m. advisory that the storm has maximum sustained winds of 40 mph. It is centered about 1,090 miles east-southeast of Honolulu and is moving west-northwest at 14 mph. Forecasters say interests in Hawaii should monitor the progress of the storm. The center of Hone could pass near or south of the Big Island this weekend. Meanwhile, Hurricane Gilma remains a major hurricane with maximum sustained winds at 125 mph. No coastal watches or warnings are in effect with Gilma.