Tropical Depression 1-C forms southeast of Hawaii in Central Pacific
Some strengthening is expected over the next few days, and Tropical Depression One-C will likely become Tropical Storm Iona.
Tropical Depression 1-C likely to become Tropical Storm Iona south of Hawaii in Central Pacific
A new tropical depression formed to the south of the Hawaiian Islands on Sunday, and forecasters say it will likely become a tropical storm in the coming days. FOX Weather Meteorologist Ari Sarsalari breaks down the latest forecast on July 27, 2025.
Tropical Depression One-C strengthened into Tropical Storm Iona on Sunday evening and coverage continues by clicking here.
HONOLULU – Tropical Depression One-C formed south of Hawaii in the Central Pacific Ocean late Saturday night local time, and the National Hurricane Center (NHC) said the system will likely become a tropical storm.
A tropical depression has maximum sustained winds of 38 mph or less, and unlike tropical storms and hurricanes, tropical depressions are identified with numbers instead of names.
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Tropical Depression One-C is located more than 1,000 miles southeast of Honolulu and is moving off to the west at 12 mph.
The NHC said Tropical Depression One-C is expected to continue on that path for the next few days, and should remain well south of the Hawaiian Islands.
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Maximum sustained winds are near 35 mph with some higher gusts.
Some strengthening is expected over the next few days, and Tropical Depression One-C will likely become Tropical Storm Iona.