Hawaii, Hurricane Kiko
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Maui Emergency Management Agency warns residents to prepare for Hurricane Kiko, emphasizing early action and infrastructure readiness despite the storm's expected weakening.
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.
Hurricane Kiko and Tropical Storm Lorena, the latter of which was downgraded from a hurricane on Thursday, are two separate weather systems simultaneously moving through the Pacific Ocean, though in different directions.