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Will Hurricane Kiko Hit Hawaii? Here’s What We Know
Hurricane Kiko, currently a Category 3 storm with 130 mph winds, is expected to pass north of Hawaii with indirect impacts like heavy rain and dangerous surf, officials said.
- Hurricane Kiko is intensifying in the eastern Pacific and is approximately 1,665 miles east of Hilo, Hawaii, with winds nearing 110 mph, according to the National Hurricane Center.
- Models predict that Hurricane Kiko will approach Hawaii next week, but its potential impacts remain uncertain, as stated by forecasters in Honolulu.
- Sea surface temperatures between Hawaii and Kiko are in the mid-70s, cooler than what is typically needed for a storm to strengthen, according to NOAA.
- A coastal flooding statement is in effect for all Hawaiian islands due to high tides, with residents advised to secure belongings and avoid flooded roads, according to the National Weather Service.
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It seems that the worst-case scenarios for Kiko, the tropical cyclone on a path to pass Hawaii to the north, is less of a worry. Building rapidly and cresting as a Category 4 hurricane, the whirlwind has been diminishing ever since it entered cooler waters.
Kiko will provoke "dangerous waves and hangover currents in some areas of the islands", warned NOAA and could arrive between September 9 and 10
Hawaii declares statewide emergency as Hurricane Kiko nears
Hurricane Kiko is closing in on Hawaii, where residents are preparing for life-threatening rip currents and towering waves up to 15 feet. The storm is currently moving northwest at 14 mph, and the National Hurricane Center (NHC) said it should maintain that course over the next few days. On this track, Kiko is expected to pass north of the main Hawaiian Islands on Tuesday and Wednesday. Spaghetti models show multiple potential paths for the stor…
From tonight on Maui and Big Island meteorologists expect the highest surf. Locals and holidaymakers are already preparing.
By CNN Español The center of Hurricane Kiko is located about 950 km (590 miles) from Honolulu, Hawaii, a state where a state of emergency was declared on September 5 "due to possible inclement weather" caused by the cyclone. The state of emergency proclamation signed by Acting Governor Sylvia Luke includes a disaster relief period that will be in effect until Friday, September 19. It allows the governor to take measures and allocate resources to…
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