The National Weather Service in Honolulu is watching over Tropical Depression Four-e which is about 1,025 miles east-southeast of the Big Island.

The system currently has sustained winds of 35 mph with higher gusts and is expected to strengthen becoming a tropical storm tonight or tomorrow (July 8).

Hurricane season in Hawaii runs from June through November.

For a reminder of how to prepare for a possible hurricane read this or go to our ‘Be Prepared’ menu near the top of this page.

See current National Weather Service tracking image here: http://1.usa.gov/XvUhoT