LIHUE — Hurricane season in the central Pacific region, including Hawaii, runs from June 1 through Nov. 30, and the Kauai Emergency Management Agency reminds residents to prepare.

KEMA continues to monitor Hurricane Kiko as the National Weather Service forecasts the system will approach Hawaii early next week. The risk of direct impacts from wind and rain is increasing, according to forecasts. However, it is still too early to determine the exact locations that may be affected.

According to the National Weather Service, this season is expected to produce one to four tropical cyclones in the Central Pacific Basin, indicating a near-to-below-average season. This outlook serves as a general guide to overall seasonal hurricane activity and does not predict whether or how many of these system

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