Miami, Jul 28 (AP) Forecasters said Iona rapidly strengthened into a hurricane Monday morning in the central Pacific Ocean.

Hurricane Iona has maximum sustained winds of 120 kph, making it a Category 1 hurricane.

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The centre of the storm was 1,440 kilometers southeast of Honolulu.

No watches or warnings were in effect for the storm, which is far from land, but Iona is expected to strengthen more over the next couple of days before weakening around the middle of the week. (AP)

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