DARBY HEADING TOWARD HAWAII WITH LITTLE CHANGE IN STRENGTH…
The current cone path contains the entire Big Island and the strength will be of a tropical storm defined as winds 39 to 73 mph. The path can, of course, change, so stay tuned to KNKR for continued updates. Be prepared in case of loss of power and other emergency situations.
SUMMARY OF 500 AM HST…1500 UTC…INFORMATION
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LOCATION…18.9N 145.2W
ABOUT 645 MI…1040 KM E OF HILO HAWAII
ABOUT 840 MI…1350 KM E OF HONOLULU HAWAII
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS…65 MPH…100 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT…WSW OR 250 DEGREES AT 15 MPH…24 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE…998 MB…29.47 INCHES
DISCUSSION AND 48-HOUR OUTLOOK
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At 500 AM HST (1500 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Darby was
located near latitude 18.9 North, longitude 145.2 West. Darby is
moving toward the west-southwest near 15 mph (24 km/h). Darby will
gradually turn toward the west with a slight decrease in
forward speed over the next 48 hours.
Maximum sustained winds are near 65 mph (100 km/h) with higher
gusts. Little change in strength is forecast during the next 48
hours.
Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 110 miles (175 km)
from the center.
The estimated minimum central pressure is 998 mb (29.47 inches).