Hawaii's Big Island is under a tropical storm warning as Hone threatens floods and fires

Tropical Storm Hone is approaching Hawaii and will likely be a hurricane this weekend. Hone is expected to whip up wind and drop rain on the southern edges of the islands. Forecasters say it could bring flooding and wind damage to the Big Island and raise wildfire risks on the drier sides. The National Weather Service has issued a tropical storm warning for Hawaii County, which includes all of the Big Island. The Hawaii Tourism Authority is telling travelers it’s still safe to come to the islands but it recommends people postpone outdoor activities. The agency is not telling visitors to cancel their trips.