Overview

• Kiko held sustained winds near 130 mph about 1,205 miles east-southeast of Honolulu at 5 a.m. HST Saturday, moving west-northwest at roughly 25 mph.
• The National Weather Service projects an approach toward the Big Island and Maui by Sunday, with the strongest effects along eastern islands late Monday through midweek.
• Hawaii’s emergency proclamation, in effect through September 19 unless changed, activates disaster funds and facilitates rapid response and potential federal assistance.
• The state emergency management agency says Kiko could near the islands early to mid next week and that wind and rain impacts remain possible, with exact location and magnitude still undetermined.
• Forecasters expect weakening over cooler waters, and local reports anticipate downgrades before any possible landfall, while dangerous surf and rip currents are expected along east-facing shores.