Hector passes south of Hawaii

Hurricane Hector is passing south with minimal impact on the Big Island, and the tropical storm warning for that island was canceled Wednesday.

With maximum sustained winds of 115 mph, Hector was located about 220 miles south of Hilo and 370 miles south-southeast of Honolulu and traveling west at 16 mph about 3:30 p.m., according to the Central Pacific Hurricane Center.

Breezy tradewinds will prevail across the state, with strong winds affecting Lanai and the summits of Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa. A wind advisory is in effect for those areas until midnight, according to the National Weather Service.

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