Meteorologists continue to monitor Hurricane Kiko, with the system expected to approach the Hawaiian Islands in the days ahead.
Why It Matters
The National Hurricane Center (NHC) said that swells generated by the hurricane are expected to reach the Big Island and Maui by Sunday.
"These swells will gradually build and are forecast to peak along east-facing exposures of the Hawaiian Islands late Monday through midweek, potentially producing life-threatening surf and rip currents," it said.
What To Know
In a Sunday update on Kiko, the NHC said the Category 3 hurricane was located around 785 miles east of Hilo, Hawaii, with maximum sustained winds near 125 miles per hour.
The system is moving west-northwestward at around 13 mph—a general motion expected to continue over the next few days, the NHC said.
The agency added that the system was expected to gradually weaken in the coming days.
"Kiko is forecast to approach the Hawaiian Islands during the early to middle portion of next week," said the NHC.
"While the forecast track currently calls for Kiko to pass north of the islands, it is still too soon to determine the exact location or magnitude of potential impacts from the cyclone's winds or rains."
A state of emergency was declared across Hawaii on Friday due to possible extreme weather posed by Kiko, the state's governor's office said. What People Are Saying
In a September 5 press release, Acting Governor Sylvia Luke said: "To ensure the safety and preparedness of our communities, the state and counties will stand ready to mobilize resources to clear debris, secure infrastructure, and respond quickly to any possible damage caused by the storm.
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