Will Hurricane Kiko Hit Hawaii? Here’s What We Know

Hurricane Kiko's path shifts, sparing Hawaii from strong winds and heavy rain

National Weather Service says Hurricane Kiko is tracking north of the Hawaiian islands, reducing the threat of strong winds and widespread rain. On Saturday, Kiko was about 1,000 miles southeast of Hilo on the Big Island. The hurricane is expected…

Hurricane Kiko enters Central Pacific; expected to pass north of Hawaii | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

Hurricane Kiko entered the Central Pacific today as a compact but powerful Category 4 storm, however forecasters expected it to begin weakening Sunday as it moves north of the Hawaiian islands.

Weekend Island Weather - Hurricane Kiko closing in on the Central Pacific with possible impacts late Monday to early Wednesday

Light winds and hot afternoons continue. Hurricane Kiko moves west toward the Central Pacific.

Hurricane Kiko Surges Back to a Category 4 as Forecasters Monitor Potential Impacts on Hawaii

MIAMI—Hurricane Kiko regained intensity to a Category 4 system on a path toward Hawaii over the next several days as post-tropical cyclone Lorena soaked Mexico’s Baja California peninsula with heavy rain, forecasters said Friday. Kiko had maximum sustained winds of 130 mph (215 kph), and the Miami-based National Hurricane Center said it could strengthen more Friday afternoon and evening. The major hurricane was about 1,195 miles (1,925 kilometer…

Maui officials urge preparedness as Hurricane Kiko nears

The Maui Emergency Management Agency is urging residents to be prepared as Hurricane Kiko approaches.

Coast Guard calls for safe practices during Hurricane Kiko

HONOLULU (KHON2) -- The Coast Guard Sector Honolulu is urging the local maritime community to be updated on the status of Hurricane Kiko and heed to weather warnings. While Kiko is currently more than 1,200 miles away from the closest Hawaiian island, the Coast Guard is urging boaters, those who fish and anyone else who may be in the ocean to protect themselves and their vessels. Hurricane Kiko expected to lose hurricane status as he approa…