HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Tropical Storm Kiko has formed far to the east of Hawaii with a forecast track that could take it just south of the islands.

The National Hurricane Center said in data valid at 11 a.m. Sunday, Kiko was located about 1,090 miles west-southwest of the southern tip of Baja California and was moving to the west at 9 miles per hour.

Kiko had maximum sustained winds of 40 miles per hour with higher gusts. Tropical storm force winds extend outward up to 30 miles from the center.

Forecasters said Kiko is expected to strengthen into a hurricane by Tuesday. It is forecast to cross into the Central Pacific sometime late Thursday or Friday.

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The National Hurricane Center said the tropical storm is currently moving

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