According to the National Hurricane Center, Tropical Storm Hone strengthened into a hurricane Saturday evening as it passed south of South Point.

Due to the hurricane, several weather warnings have been extended.

A hurricane warning is in effect until Sunday.

A tropical storm warning remains in effect for Hawai’i County. According to the National Weather Service, parts of the Big Island continue to experience sustained surface winds of 30 to 40 mph and gusts over 50 mph, while some locations in and around Kohala Ranch are experiencing gusts over 60 mph.

Strong winds will continue into the morning hours and are likely to have locally destructive impacts. Sustained winds in excess of 40 mph and gusts in excess of 60 mph are expected in parts of the Big Island, particularly in areas below higher ground and through passes.

These include areas such as the Humuula Saddle, the Waimea Saddle, the Leeward Kohala area, and South Point.

A flood warning is currently in effect until Sunday, 1:45 a.m.

Rain bands began moving across the Ka’ū District at 10:38 p.m. Saturday. Heavy rainfall continued over windward slopes, with peaks of 1 inch per hour over South Hilo and Puna Districts.

Heavy rain will continue over windward slopes, and rainfall is expected to increase over the slopes of the Ka’ū District over the next few hours.

Locations that will experience flooding include Hilo, Hawaiian Paradise Park, Kapa’au, Honoka’a, Pōhakuloa Training Area, Pōhakuloa Camp, Volcano, Glenwood, Mountain View, Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park, Wood Valley , Pāhala, Nā’ālehu , Hawaiian Acres, Papa’ikou, Kea’au, Honomū, Pepe’ekeo, Orchidlands Estates and Laupahoehoe.

A high wave warning is in effect for the east coast until 6 a.m. on Sunday.

Large and disorganized surf is expected to reach a height of 14 to 18 feet tonight and then steadily decrease throughout the night. Very strong breakers and strong currents are expected.

Waves breaking at the canal entrances can make navigation in the canals dangerous.