The Central Pacific Hurricane Center had upgraded Hone to the status of a Category 1 Hurricane as it continued its steady approach toward Hawaii late Saturday.
AP, according to an 11 pm advisory by the Central Pacific Hurricane Center in Honolulu, said Hone had top winds of 75 mph (120 kph). The minimum threshold for a hurricane is 74 mph (119 kph).
A tropical storm warning remained in effect for Hawaii as the storm moved west at 12 mph (19 kph) about 105 miles (170 kilometers) south of Hilo, Hawaii, and about 275 miles (440 kilometers) southeast of Honolulu, the center said.
The hurricane center had previously said Hone was expected to remain just below hurricane strength at its peak Sunday through Monday.
Source: Saudi Press Agency