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Kiko Forecast to Pass North of Hawaii. See Path, Storm Tracker.
The storm's weakening will reduce direct impact but creates hazardous surf and rip currents, prompting emergency prescription refills for TRICARE beneficiaries in five counties.
- On Tuesday, Tropical Storm Kiko is rapidly weakening as it approaches the Hawaiian Islands and is forecast to pass well north of the chain, keeping rain and wind away.
- Kiko weakened after being downgraded late Monday night and is moving west-northwest at 14–15 mph, spreading moisture over Hawaii Monday night and Tuesday.
- Hurricane Hunter data show Kiko with maximum sustained winds 45 mph and centered roughly 350 miles east-northeast of Hilo, Hawaii, while High Surf Warnings cover east-facing shores of Big Island, Maui, Molokai, Kauai, and Oahu.
- The state declared a state of emergency on Friday, authorizing the Hawaii National Guard to assist and allowing TRICARE beneficiaries in five counties emergency prescription refills, DHA said.
- Despite weakening, Kiko still poses surf and flooding threats as isolated pop-up showers could produce localized flash flooding, and the National Hurricane Center tracks another Pacific tropical wave with an 80% chance of formation.
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Kiko forecast to pass north of Hawaii. See path, storm tracker.
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Total News Sources19
Leaning Left4Leaning Right0Center9Last UpdatedBias Distribution69% Center
Bias Distribution
- 69% of the sources are Center
69% Center
L 31%
C 69%
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