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Tropical Storm Pena forms in the Pacific Ocean south of Hawaii

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MIAMI -- MIAMI (AP) — Tropical Storm Pena formed Friday in the Pacific Ocean, well south of the Hawaiian islands. Pena had maximum sustained winds of 45 mph (72 kph) and was centered about 650 miles (1,046 kilometers) southeast of South Point, Hawaii, and about 1,350 miles (2,173 kilometers) east-southeast of Johnston Island, according to an advisory from the Miami-based U.S. National Hurricane Center. Pena was moving west at 12 mph (19 kph).

It was forecast to strengthen over the next day or so, then have no significant change through next week. Popular Reads What to know about recounts in Mississippi with razor-thin margin in Senate race 2 days ago Kimmarie Johnson, 'Beverly Hills, 90210' actress, dies after heart emergency at 50 1 day ago Captain identified after deadly Florida Learjet crash Nov 3 The system is expected to remain offshore of Hawaii. No watches or warnings were in effect, and no hazards were affecting land.

The Pacific Ocean has had an active hurricane season due in part to El Niño.

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The Associated Press reports that Tropical Storm Pena formed far south of Hawaii, giving its strength, position, track and forecast from a National Hurricane Center advisory. It states plainly that no watches or warnings were in effect and no land was threatened. Nothing in this short advisory report misleads its reader.

What it gets right

  • “according to an advisory from the Miami-based U.S.”

    The article sources the storm's strength and position to the National Hurricane Center advisory rather than stating them unsourced.

  • “No watches or warnings were in effect, and no hazards were affecting land.”

    The article tells readers plainly that the storm posed no threat to land, so the report neither inflates nor plays down the risk.

  • “due in part to El Niño”

    The article qualifies the El Niño explanation as a partial cause and does not present it as the whole story.

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