Tropical Storm Pena Continues Westward in Central Pacific, Expected to Weaken

Tropical Storm Pena (CP042026) was located near latitude 9.8 North, longitude 170.6 West, moving west at 15 mph (24 km/h). Maximum sustained winds are 45 mph (75 km/h). Little change in strength is forecast for the next day, followed by gradual weakening, with dissipation expected by late Friday or early Saturday. There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect.