The storm is forecast to weaken soon before undergoing a period of restrengthening and potentially becoming a hurricane on Monday.

H ONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Hurricane Henriette is maintaining its strength as a Category 1 system as it moves rapidly to the northwest, away from the islands. In data valid at 11 a.m. Monday, Henriette had maximum sustained winds of 85 miles per hour with higher gusts.

Hurricane Henriette rapidly strengthened to Category 1 status Sunday, packing 80 mph winds as it passes north of Hawaii with no direct threat to the islands.