Tropical Storm Watch issued for Hawaii's Big Island

According to the CPHC Tropical discussion on Felecia there is a, "60 percent chance of Felecia being a tropical storm in 48 hours when it is very near the Hawaiian islands". Otherwise the report states a 25 percent chance it will be a tropical depression, and a 10 percent chance it will be a hurricane.

A Tropical Storm Watch has been issued for the big island of Hawaii meaning that tropical storm conditions are possible within 48 hours. All interests in Hawaii should continue to monitor this storm as it slowly churns toward Hawaii.