Tropical Storm Nolo Tracking West-Northwest, Forecast to Become a Hurricane by Weekend

Tropical Storm Nolo is currently located in the Central Pacific, approximately 68 nautical miles west-northwest of Anatahan, with maximum sustained winds of 55 knots. The Joint Typhoon Warning Center and National Hurricane Center indicate the storm is moving west-northwestward and is expected to strengthen into a hurricane by the weekend. Watches and warnings are in effect for the Central Pacific.