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Henriette regains tropical storm strength in the Pacific but still not forecast to threaten land

Henriette regains tropical storm strength in the Pacific but still not forecast to threaten land

Toronto Star4 days ago
HONOLULU (AP) — Henriette regained tropical storm strength in the Pacific Ocean well east of Hawaii on Saturday, but forecasters said it was still not expected to pose a threat to land.
The storm was located about 630 miles (1,015 kilometers) east of Hilo, Hawaii, according to the Miami-based National Hurricane Center, and was on a west-northwest heading at 16 mph (26 kph).
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