As Tropical Storm Hone continues to gain strength in the Central Pacific, weather officials are closely monitoring its path towards the Hawaii islands. Hone, formerly known as Tropical Depression One-C, has intensified and is currently located 885 miles east-southeast of Hilo and 1,090 miles east-southeast of Honolulu. With maximum sustained winds of 40 mph and moving west-northwest at 14 mph, Hone is expected to pass near or south of Hawaii island this weekend.

The Central Pacific Hurricane Center has noted that Hone is likely to continue strengthening over the coming days. Tropical-storm-force winds extend up to 15 miles from the center of the storm. As a result, tropical storm watches may be required for portions of the Hawaiian islands, potentially tonight or Friday.

Meanwhile, Hurricane Gilma, located in the Eastern Pacific, has reached major hurricane status with maximum sustained winds of 125 mph. Currently situated 2,015 miles east of Hilo, Gilma is moving toward the west-northwest near 7 mph. Although forecasters anticipate a slight strengthening today, they also expect the hurricane to gradually weaken over the weekend. The storm's current track suggests that it will continue in its path for a day or so before turning more westward.

Outward from Gilma's center, hurricane-force winds extend up to 35 miles, while tropical-storm-force winds extend up to 130 miles. Residents should be cautious of the potential impact of the storm and heed warnings issued by local authorities.

Additionally, in the Central Pacific, a new development has occurred with the formation of Tropical Depression One-C. With maximum sustained winds of 35 mph, the depression is currently located 985 miles east-southeast of Hilo and is moving west at 14 mph. Forecasters predict that One-C will gradually strengthen and may potentially become a tropical storm later today.

With regards to the weather conditions in the Hawaiian islands over the weekend, the Central Pacific Hurricane Center predicts heavy rainfall and strong winds. The windward side of Hawaii island may receive 4 to 8 inches of total storm rainfall, while the windward areas of the smaller islands could experience 2 to 4 inches. The approaching storm is also expected to generate swells, leading to life-threatening surf and rip currents in the region.

As the situation continues to develop, residents and visitors are advised to stay updated with the latest information from local authorities and take necessary precautions to ensure their safety.