At 5 a.m., Kiko was about 1,245 miles east-southeast of Hilo and 1,450 miles east-southeast of Honolulu, with maximum sustained winds near 115 mph and higher gusts. The storm is now classified as a Category 3 hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale.

Working as the acting governor, Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke declared a state of emergency across Hawaii on Friday due to Hurricane Kiko, which is forecast to approach the islands as a tropical storm early next week.

While there are no coastal watches or warnings currently in effect, swells generated by Hurricane Kiko could begin reaching the Hawaiian Islands toward the end of this weekend. These swells could cause life-threatening surf and rip currents.

Hurricane Kiko continues to strengthen as a Category 4 storm as it moves west towards the Central Pacific basin. Maximum sustained winds for this storm are near 140 mph with higher gusts. Additional strengthening is possible overnight and into Saturday before it gradually weakens starting on Sunday.

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.

Lorena has weakened to a remnant low, but forecasters emphasize a life-threatening risk of flash flooding and mudslides for parts of Mexico’s Baja California peninsula and the states of Sonora and Sin

Streets throughout Mexico's Los Cabos were left flooded and covered in thick mud on Wednesday (September 3) after Hurricane Lorena passed near the popular tourist destination, bringing heavy rains and strong winds that damaged roads and stranded vehicles.