Hawaii has declared a state of emergency as Hurricane Kiko, currently a Category 4 storm, approaches the islands. Acting Governor Sylvia Luke issued the emergency proclamation on Friday (September 5), activating state resources and the Hawaii National Guard to prepare for potential impacts from the storm. Kiko is currently located about 1,000 miles east of Hilo, Hawaii, with sustained winds of 140 mph.

Forecasters from the National Hurricane Center expect Kiko to weaken as it moves closer to Hawaii , potentially downgrading to a tropical storm by Tuesday (September 9). Despite the anticipated weakening, the storm is expected to bring heavy rain, strong winds, and dangerous surf to the islands. Large swells are predicted to affect the Big Island starting Sunday (September 7), with li

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