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Kiko Weakens to Category 3 as Hawaii Braces for Hazardous Surf

Forecasters now expect a weakening track north of the islands that leaves dangerous surf as the primary concern.

Overview

  • By Sunday morning, the hurricane was about 715 miles east of Hilo with 115 mph sustained winds and moving west-northwest at 13 mph, according to the National Hurricane Center.
  • Swells are reaching the Big Island and Maui and are forecast to peak along east-facing shores late Monday through midweek, with life-threatening rip currents possible.
  • Forecast guidance points to a pass north of the Hawaiian Islands between Tuesday and Wednesday, with gradual weakening and potential downgrade to a tropical storm by Tuesday.
  • Hawaii remains under a statewide emergency proclaimed on September 5, enabling resource mobilization as officials urge residents and visitors to monitor official updates.
  • Air Force Reserve Hurricane Hunter data are informing advisories, and no hurricane watches or warnings are in effect as agencies continue close monitoring.