Hawaii on Alert: Hurricane Kiko Downgrades But Still Threatens Shores

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Hurricane Kiko Weakens But Still Threatens Hawaii With Dangerous Surf :water_wave::tornado: Hurricane Kiko has dropped to a Category 1 storm, but it's far from harmless. As it tracks north of Hawaii, the islands brace for life-threatening surf and rip currents starting September 9. Although no direct landfall is expected, emergency declarations are in place, and forecasters urge residents to stay alert. This video breaks down Kiko’s current path, what Hawaii can expect, and why the storm season is just beginning. WooGlobe Ref : WGA715202 For licensing and to use this video, please email licensing@wooglobe.com

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00:00A powerful hurricane is losing steam, but danger still looms for Hawaii.

00:04Just days ago, Hurricane Kiko was a raging Category 4 beast tearing through the Pacific.

00:10Now it's weakened to a Category 1, but don't let that fool you.

00:14As of September 8th, Kiko was packing winds of 85 miph and was 410 miles east of Hilo, Hawaii.

00:21It's heading west-northwest and expected to miss the islands directly, but it's still a threat.

00:26Starting September 9th, Kiko could slam Hawaii's eastern shores with life-threatening surf and powerful rip currents.

00:33Even as it weakens into a tropical storm, massive swells could pound the coastlines.

00:38An emergency declaration is already in place, giving authorities a head start on prepping for any chaos.

00:44No coastal watches or warnings are up yet, but forecasters are urging residents to stay alert.

00:50And Kiko isn't the only system under the microscope.

00:52A disturbance off southern Mexico could slowly develop later this week.

00:57All this while the Atlantic, unusually calm right now, is expected to ramp up soon.

01:02Forecasters still predict an above-normal hurricane season, fueled by warm waters and the West African monsoon.

01:09So while Kiko may be losing strength, the storm season is just heating up.

01:12So while Kiko is still sleeping, the storm season is already in place.

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