Hurricane Kiko to pass north of Hawaii, still bringing rain and heavy surf to Islands

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 have reached Hawaii and Maui and will spread over much of the rest of the 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.”

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