# Tropical Storm Pena in the Central Pacific

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/tropical-storm-pena-in-the-central-pacific
> Updated: 2026-11-08T20:56:00.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

Tropical Storm Pena formed on November 6, 2026, in the Pacific Ocean approximately 650 miles southeast of South Point, Hawaii. The storm, characterized by sustained winds of 45 to 50 mph, was attributed to an intensifying El Niño, marking the first November tropical storm in the Central Pacific since 1982.

By November 8, the storm moved westward away from Hawaii, positioned roughly 835 miles southwest of Honolulu with winds of about 40 mph. While the storm was expected to cross the International Date Line, the Central Pacific Hurricane Center warned that Hawaii might experience locally strong winds and critical fire weather conditions due to a new high-pressure system and decreasing humidity.

## Timeline

### 2026-11-08: Tropical Storm Pena moves away from Hawaii

Tropical Storm Pena is moving west away from Hawaii, expected to cross the International Date Line later this week. Hawaii may face strong winds and critical fire weather conditions.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tropical-storm-pena-moves-away-from-hawaii

### 2026-11-06: Tropical Storm Pena forms in the Central Pacific

Tropical Storm Pena has formed in the Central Pacific, south of Hawaii. The storm is moving west and may strengthen into a hurricane, though it is not expected to threaten land.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tropical-storm-pena-forms-south-of-hawaii

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Cite as: Tropical Storm Pena in the Central Pacific. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/tropical-storm-pena-in-the-central-pacific