Tropical Storm Hone is on a path toward Hawaii, expected to bring strong rain and winds as it travels to the Big Island, marking the eighth named storm.
Hurricane Gilma is expected to weaken while traveling west toward Hawaii; however, no storm warnings have been issued for it at this moment.
Meteorologists watch wind speed closely to classify cyclones, impacting warnings and predictions of damage from landfall—compromising safety through storm surge and flooding.
Storm surge is the leading cause of death during hurricanes, pushing seawater inland and causing severe flooding, with rainfall often exceeding 6 inches.
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