Erbil:Miami: Tropical Storm Pena has formed in the Pacific Ocean, situated south of the Hawaiian Islands. The announcement came from the Miami-based US National Hurricane Center.
According to Wam, the storm is currently exhibiting maximum sustained winds of 45 mph (72 km/h). Its position is reported to be approximately 650 miles (1,046 km) southeast of South Point, Hawaii, and about 1,350 miles (2,173 km) east-southeast of Johnston Island.
The storm is advancing westward at a speed of 12 mph (19 km/h). Forecasts suggest that Pena will intensify over the next 24 hours and then maintain a similar intensity throughout the upcoming week.