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Tropical Storm Kiko Weakens as It Passes North of Hawaii
10 Sep
Summary
- Tropical Storm Kiko continues to weaken as it passes north of Hawaii
- Kiko brings rain showers and rough surf to the islands
- Kiko expected to be downgraded to a tropical depression on Sept. 10
As of September 10, 2025, Tropical Storm Kiko is continuing to weaken as it passes just to the north of the Hawaiian Islands. The storm, which was previously a powerful Category 4 hurricane, has made some erratic movements and jogged south, putting it less than 100 miles from land.
Kiko's winds are currently sustained at around 40 mph, and it is moving westward at 13 mph. Forecasters expect the storm to continue losing intensity, becoming downgraded to a tropical depression on September 10 and a remnant low on September 11.
The storm is bringing rain showers to the windward sides of Maui and the Big Island, with rainfall of up to 1 to 2 inches expected across most of the islands. Some localized heavy downpours are possible, but rainfall is not expected to exceed 1 inch per hour. Tropical storm conditions have also extended to the northern offshore waters of Hawaii, leading to high surf warnings for the islands of Kauai and Oahu.
Despite the storm's proximity, Hawaii is expected to avoid a direct hit from Kiko as it continues to weaken and move off to the west. The storm's impacts on the islands should peak on September 10 as it passes by.
