Hurricane Kiko is forecast to pass north of Hawaii as a tropical storm, but rain and gusty winds are expected to impact the islands from Tuesday to Wednesday. Building seas will precede the storm’s arrival.
As Hurricane Kiko gradually loses wind intensity in the coming days, its center is forecast to pass north of the Hawaiian Islands. However, expanding moisture will bring rough seas, rain and gusty winds of concern, AccuWeather meteorologists say.
Swells spreading outward from the center of the storm will reach Hawaii and Maui by Sunday night and the other islands on Monday. Large waves in the surf zone can pose hazards for swimmers and inexperienced surfers.
“Kiko will track over gradually cooler waters as it approaches Hawaii, leading to a loss of wind intensity,” AccuWeather Meteorologist Peyton Simmers said. “Despite losing wind intensity, Kiko will spread locally heavy rain and gusty winds to Hawaii from west to east Tuesday into Wednesday.”
