Late on August 22, the hurricane passed about  south of Johnston Atoll, with the northeastern portion of the eyewall crossing the atoll early on August 23. After turning westward later in the day, wind shear began to decrease, allowing a second period of rapid deepening.
Hurricane passed south of Johnston Atoll on August 22, with the northeastern portion of its eyewall crossing the atoll early on August 23. After turning westward later in the day, wind shear began to decrease, allowing a second period of rapid intensification.