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TRACKING KIKO | Hurricane Kiko continues moving west as a Category 4 storm
Hurricane Kiko's sustained winds of up to 145 mph pose potential high surf risks with expected weakening as it encounters cooler waters and increased wind shear.
- Hurricane Kiko has been classified as a Category 4 storm with maximum sustained winds of approximately 145 mph, moving west toward Hawaii as of September 3, according to the National Hurricane Center.
- There are currently no watches or warnings for Kiko, but impacts to Hawaii are expected next week, as reported by AccuWeather.
- Hurricane Lorena is predicted to weaken but could still bring heavy rainfall to Mexico, according to the National Hurricane Center.
- Residents in Hawaii should prepare for potential flooding and mudslides as Kiko continues to track toward the islands, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
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Hurricane insurance reality check as Kiko approaches Hawaii
HONOLULU (KHON2) -- Hawaii is once again facing the urgent question - how ready are we, and our homes, if disaster strikes? Hurricane Kiko weakened to a Category 3 storm Hurricane insurance has been a sensitive subject since 1992 after Hurricane Iniki devastated Kauai and many private insurers pulled out of the market. Today, only a handful of carriers write hurricane policies here, and most need a separate policy on top of their regular h…
Category 4 Hurricane Kiko heads towards Hawaii
Hurricane Kiko has rapidly intensified into a powerful Category 4 storm with winds reaching 145 mph, stirring concern as it heads in Hawaii’s direction. However, cooler waters and trade winds are expected to weaken Kiko significantly before it nears the islands. Here’s what to expect as Kiko approaches.
Hurricane Kiko weakens slightly as it churns toward Central Pacific | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
Hurricane Kiko, a strong Category 4 storm, weakened slightly overnight but could re-intensify as it continues moving west across the Eastern Pacific well east-southeast of Hawaii.
Kiko strengthens to Category 4 hurricane in Eastern Pacific
Hurricane Kiko remains a powerful Category 4 hurricane far out in the East Pacific as it moves west toward the Hawaii islands on Wednesday evening. As of 5 p.m., the hurricane had maximum sustained winds of 145 mph about 1,560 miles east-southeast of Hilo and moving west at 9 mph, according to the National Hurricane Center in Miami. “This general motion is expected to continue through Thursday night,” according to the center’s 5 p.m. update. “A …
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