Archive · 7 Sep 2025
Hurricane Kiko Shifts North, Minimizing Hawaii Threat
Hurricane Kiko, a strong storm, is heading towards Hawaii, but it has changed its path.
It is now expected to go north of the islands.
The storm is expected to weaken.
Hawaii has declared an emergency to be ready.
The Big Island and Maui may feel the effects of the storm by Sunday.
Officials say the winds may be light.
People should still be aware of potential rip currents and big waves.
Hurricane Kiko is moving north of the Hawaiian Islands.
The storm was located 1,000 miles southeast of Hilo.
Maximum sustained winds are 120 mph.
The hurricane is expected to gradually weaken.
Hawaii issued a state of emergency to prepare for the hurricane.
- Who
- Hurricane Kiko and Hawaii officials
- What
- Hurricane Kiko is approaching Hawaii but shifting north, diminishing threat.
- When
- Approaching Hawaii early to middle next week
- Where
- Approaching the Hawaiian Islands
- Why
- To prepare for potential impacts from the hurricane.
Hawaii Residents
Hawaii Officials
Potential Impacts
Hawaii Residents
Potential for damage from the hurricane
Hawaii Officials
Preparedness to handle any potential damage
- Hurricane Name
- Kiko
- Category
- 3 (weakening expected)
- Location
- 1,000 miles southeast of Hilo
- Wind Speed
- 120 mph
- Movement
- N/A
- Expected Impact
- Big Island and Maui by Sunday, potentially light winds
- Emergency Declaration
- Issued by Hawaii
- Surf
- 10-15 feet along east-facing shores
