PENA
Plain Language Summary
Tropical Storm Pena is near 11.3°N, 150.1°W, about 650 miles southeast of South Point, Hawaii (and about 1,350 miles east-southeast of Johnston Island), moving west at 12 mph. Maximum sustained winds are 45 mph.
Why forecasters expect this
A broad area of higher pressure is expected to guide Pena.
The environment ahead (wind shear, ocean heat and moisture along NHC's forecast track, from NHC's statistical guidance) is part of Advanced. Upgrade to Advanced