Henriette regains tropical storm strength in the Pacific but still not forecast to threaten land
HONOLULU (AP) — Henriette regained tropical storm strength in the Pacific Ocean well east of Hawaii on Saturday, but forecasters said it was still not expected to pose a threat to land.
The storm was located about 630 miles (1,015 kilometers) east of Hilo, Hawaii, according to the Miami-based National Hurricane Center, and was on a west-northwest heading at 16 mph (26 kph).
Its maximum sustained winds were at 40 mph (65 kph), just above the 39 mph (73 mph) threshold at which a system is classified as a tropical storm. Some further strengthening was forecast for the next couple of days.
No coastal watches or warnings were in effect.