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Forecast maps from AccuWeather show the potential impacts Hurricane Kiko could bring to Hawaii, if the system moves toward the islands in the coming days as expected.
Why It Matters
Two hurricanes are present in the eastern Pacific as of Thursday morning, Kiko and Lorena. Meteorologists have warned that Lorena could bring heavy rain impacts to parts of Mexico and the U.S.
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What To Know
By mid-next week, Hawaii is expected to feel impacts, according to AccuWeather, including flooding downpours with mudslide risk, strong surf, and gusty winds that may knock out power.
"Kiko is forecast to intensify into a major hurricane later this week as it continues tracking west toward Hawaii. The storm is expected to lose wind intensity over the weekend," AccuWeather lead hurricane expert Alex DaSilva said in an advisory shared with Newsweek on Wednesday.
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"If Kiko continues advancing toward Hawaii, it could bring some wind and rain impacts to the islands next week."
In a report, AccuWeather meteorologist Tyler Roys said the Hawaiian Islands are expected to see one to two inches of widespread rain mid- to late next week as Kiko passes through.
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"Rainfall of two to four inches is possible along the eastern and northern sides of the Big Island and across Maui. The highest totals of four to eight inches … are possible on the eastern and northern Big Island and northern Maui."
Roys added that wind gusts of 40-50 mph are possible along the windward sides of the Big Island, Maui and Oahu, including Honolulu.
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In a Thursday morning update on Kiko, the National Hurricane Center (NHC) said Kiko was a Category 4 hurricane, with maximum sustained winds near 145 mph.
"Little change in strength is forecast during the next day or so, followed by gradual weakening Friday through the weekend," the agency said.
What People Are Saying
Meteorologist Jim Cantore said in a post on X, Wednesday: "Hurricane Kiko which is on its way to becoming a major hurricane could be impacting Hawaii in about a week as a weaker system but one nonetheless. Earlier this season, Hurricane Henriette became a hurricane north of Hawaii so that was interesting. That alone was pretty unusual so we will see what happens with Kiko.
"So the USA does have tropical impacts coming up over the next week just none for the Gulf or East Coast."
Meteorologist Max Velocity said on X, Wednesday: "Hurricane Kiko is about to become a MAJOR hurricane in the Pacific Ocean. This is moving directly toward Hawaii!
"There is a strong possibility that Hawaii will see impacts from Kiko in ~7 days. With that said, it's too early to tell what impacts will be felt (minor or moderate-major). Additionally, Kiko should weaken to a tropical storm by the time it approaches Hawaii."
What Happens Next
The NHC issues regular forecast updates on its website and social media channels.
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