Wildfire red flag warnings called off as Hurricane Hone passes Hawaii

An image shows Hurricane Hone as it continues to track to the west toward the Hawaiian Islands (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration via AP/PA)

Hurricane Hone passed just south of Hawaii on Sunday, dumping enough rain for the National Weather Service to call off its red flag warnings that strong winds could lead to wildfires on the drier sides of islands in the archipelago.

Meanwhile, the eastern Pacific saw a new threat emerge as Tropical Storm Hector formed, packing top sustained winds of 45mph.