Hurricane Kiko is weakening and expected to bypass Hawaii, forecasters say

HONOLULU (AP) — Forecasters say the risk of direct impacts from Hurricane Kiko has decreased. Kiko showed signs Monday (Sept. 8, 2025) that it would pass to the north of the Hawaiian Islands. The system weakened to a Category 1 hurricane and is expected to lose more intensity throughout the day. The National Hurricane Center says maximum sustained winds are around 85 mph. The hurricane was centered roughly 515 miles east of Honolulu. It was traveling northwest at 15 mph. Kiko could still send large swells to eastern-facing shores in the island chain. Forecasters warn of possible life-threatening surf and rip currents.