Hurricane Hone is “gradually” moving away from the Big Island but will continue to bring gusty winds and widespread rain to the region, according to a Sunday afternoon update from the National Hurricane Center.

Hone strengthened into a hurricane overnight as it inched closer to the Big Island. By Sunday afternoon, Hone notched maximum sustained winds of 85 mph, making it a Category 1 storm, as it hovered about 90 miles south-southwest of Kona.

The hurricane center said Hone is moving west…