Hurricane Kiko weakens into a tropical storm but still could create dangerous surf in Hawaii

HONOLULU (AP) — Hurricane Kiko has weakened into a tropical storm but still could create life-threatening surf and rip currents in Hawaii, forecasters said.

The storm was forecast to pass to the north of the Hawaiian Islands on Tuesday and Wednesday as it continues to weaken. The threat of direct impacts on the islands has decreased, though people in Hawaii are asked to monitor the storm's progress in case circumstances change.