Tropical Storm Hone Increases to Category 1 Hurricane Strength While Approaching Hawaii

A satellite image shows Tropical Storm Hone as it continues to track to the west toward the Hawaiian Islands on Aug. 24, 2024. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration via AP

HONOLULU—Tropical Storm Hone increased to a Category 1 hurricane while continuing its steady approach toward Hawaii late Saturday, forecasters said.

Hone had top winds of 75 mph, according to an 11 p.m. advisory by the Central Pacific Hurricane Center in Honolulu. The minimum threshold for a hurricane is 74 mph.