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WTPZ31 KNHC 050255
TCPEP1
 
BULLETIN
Hurricane Kiko Advisory Number  20
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       EP112025
500 PM HST Thu Sep 04 2025
 
...KIKO WEAKENS SLIGHTLY WELL TO THE EAST-SOUTHEAST OF HAWAII...
 
 
SUMMARY OF 500 PM HST...0300 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...13.9N 135.4W
ABOUT 1360 MI...2190 KM ESE OF HILO HAWAII
ABOUT 1565 MI...2520 KM ESE OF HONOLULU HAWAII
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...125 MPH...205 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...W OR 275 DEGREES AT 9 MPH...15 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...954 MB...28.17 INCHES
 
 
WATCHES AND WARNINGS
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There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect.
 
Interests in the Hawaiian Islands should monitor the progress of
Kiko.
 
 
DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK
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At 500 PM HST (0300 UTC), the center of Hurricane Kiko was located 
near latitude 13.9 North, longitude 135.4 West. Kiko is moving 
toward the west near 9 mph (15 km/h). A gradual turn toward the 
west-northwest is expected tonight and Friday, with this motion 
forecast to continue through the weekend with a slight increase in 
forward speed.

Maximum sustained winds are near 125 mph (205 km/h) with higher
gusts.  Kiko is a category 3 hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson
Hurricane Wind Scale.  Some strengthening is possible tonight and 
Friday, followed by slow weakening Friday night through the weekend.
 
Hurricane-force winds extend outward up to 25 miles (35 km) from the
center and tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 80 miles
(130 km).
 
The estimated minimum central pressure is 954 mb (28.17 inches).
 
 
HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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Key messages for Kiko can be found in the Tropical Cyclone
Discussion under AWIPS header MIATCDEP1 and WMO header WTPZ41 KNHC.
 
SURF: Swells generated by Hurricane Kiko could begin reaching the
Hawaiian Islands towards the end of this weekend. These swells
could cause life-threatening surf and rip currents. Please consult
products by the National Weather Service in Honolulu, Hawaii.
 
 
NEXT ADVISORY
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Next complete advisory at 1100 PM HST.
 
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Forecaster Jelsema (CPHC)