552
WTPZ31 KNHC 050858
TCPEP1

BULLETIN
Hurricane Kiko Advisory Number  21
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       EP112025
1100 PM HST Thu Sep 04 2025

...KIKO REMAINS A STRONG CATEGORY 3 HURRICANE WELL TO THE
EAST-SOUTHEAST OF HAWAII...


SUMMARY OF 1100 PM HST...0900 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...13.9N 136.2W
ABOUT 1310 MI...2110 KM ESE OF HILO HAWAII
ABOUT 1515 MI...2440 KM ESE OF HONOLULU HAWAII
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...125 MPH...205 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...W OR 270 DEGREES AT 9 MPH...15 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...955 MB...28.20 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 1100 PM HST (0900 UTC), the center of Hurricane Kiko was located
near latitude 13.9 North, longitude 136.2 West.  Kiko is moving
toward the west near 9 mph (15 km/h).  A gradual turn toward the
west-northwest is expected later tonight or 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 70 miles
(110 km).

The estimated minimum central pressure is 955 mb (28.20 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 500 AM HST.

$$
Forecaster Jelsema (CPHC)