Tropical Depression Three-C forms in central Pacific with 35 mph winds
New tropical depression detected east of the International Date Line with potential to strengthen.
The National Hurricane Center reported the formation of Tropical Depression Three-C in the central Pacific Ocean just east of the International Date Line.
As of 5 a.m. HST on October 25, the depression was located near latitude 14.6 North and longitude 179.3 West, approximately 665 miles west of Johnston Island.
Maximum sustained winds were near 35 mph (30 knots) with gusts higher, and the system was moving east-northeast at 7 mph.
Forecasters indicated some slight intensification is possible, with the depression potentially becoming a tropical storm within the next day or so.
No coastal watches or warnings are currently in effect, but interests at Johnston Atoll are advised to monitor the system's progress.
The minimum central pressure was estimated at 1006 mb, and the storm is expected to continue moving eastward for several days.
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