An alarming map has forecasted hurricane Kiko’s path as it approaches Hawaii, with experts predicting landfall by Tuesday afternoon, September 9. Once a fierce Category 4 storm with the potential to become a Category 5, Kiko has since weakened to a Category 3 but still poses a threat with winds reaching 115 mph.
Currently located between southern Mexico and Hawaii, the hurricane is expected to track westward over the Hawaiian Islands, bringing heavy rain and flash flooding risks. AccuWeather’s lead expert Alex DaSilva noted that even a less intense tropical storm could cause significant impacts.
While the storm may lose strength over cooler waters, Hawaii residents are urged to prepare supplies and learn evacuation routes. State officials stress the importance of signing up for emergency alerts to stay informed during this rare event, as hurricanes hitting the islands are very uncommon.
