Hurricane Kiko weakens as it nears Hawaii but still threatens 'lifethreatening surf' Christopher Cann, USA TODAY September 8, 2025 at 5:53 AM 0 Hurricane Kiko is forecast to weaken in the central Pacific as it approaches Hawaii this week, steering clear of the archipelago but still threatening the i...
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Christopher Cann, USA TODAY September 8, 2025 at 5:53 AM
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Hurricane Kiko is forecast to weaken in the central Pacific as it approaches Hawaii this week, steering clear of the archipelago but still threatening the islands with "life-threatening surf and rip currents."
Kiko was a Category 2 hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 100 mph, according to the latest advisory from the National Hurricane Center in Miami. The storm was located 490 miles east of Hilo, Hawaii, and was moving northwest at 14 mph.
Forecast map from the National Hurricane Center shows Hurricane Kiko passing north of the Hawaiian Islands this week.
Last week, the hurricane hit Category 4 strength but it has steadily weakened in recent days. It's forecast to continue losing strength and could be downgraded to a tropical storm by late Monday, Sept. 8.
Still, Kiko could bring life threatening surf and rip current conditions to the islands as it passes north of Hawaii beginning Tuesday, Sept. 9.
The state of Hawaii issued an emergency declaration on Sept. 5, an administrative action government agencies often take before tropical storms, hurricanes and other impending weather disasters. Such declarations pave the way for emergency measures and resources that allow officials to respond quickly during emergencies.
The National Hurricane Center says while there's no coastal watches or warning in effect, interests in Hawaii should monitor the storm's progress.
"Based on the new forecast and accounting for typical errors, there is currently less than a 10 percent chance of tropical-storm-force winds occurring at any location on the Hawaiian Islands, and tropical storm watches are not required or expected at this time," the National Hurricane Center said in its latest update.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Hawaii under state of emergency as Hurricane Kiko approaches
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