Hurricane Kiko Fades—But Powerful Waves Are Still Coming

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Hurricane Kiko is no longer on a direct path toward Hawaii, but that doesn’t mean the islands are in the clear. The storm has weakened to a Category 1 and is expected to continue losing strength as it moves northwest. However, forecasters warn that large ocean swells could still impact eastern-facing shores, bringing dangerous surf and life-threatening rip currents. Here's everything you need to know about Kiko’s new path, what it means for Hawaii, and how to stay safe even without a direct hit. WooGlobe Ref : WGA727842 For licensing and to use this video, please email licensing@wooglobe.com

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00:00A powerful hurricane just took a turn for the better.

00:03Hurricane Kiko, once a growing threat to Hawaii, is now weakening fast.

00:07Forecasters say the storm has dropped to a Category 1.

00:10And the good news? It's expected to pass north of the Hawaiian Islands.

00:15At its peak, Kiko had winds roaring at 85 mph.

00:18But it's losing steam and heading west-northwest at 15 MEPA.

00:22Right now, it's about 410 miles east of Hilo, and over 590 miles from Honolulu.

00:28Still, this storm isn't completely harmless.

00:31Eastern-facing shores may get hit with large swells.

00:33And that means dangerous surf and deadly rip currents are still possible.

00:38So while Hawaii might dodge a direct hit, beachgoers need to stay alert and safe.

00:43Nature gave a warning shot.

00:45Let's not ignore the waves that follow.

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