Kiko weakened slightly overnight but is still a major hurricane in the Central Pacific on a path that is expected to take it north of Hawaii this week.

As of 5 a.m. today, Kiko had maximum sustained winds of 115 mph and was centered 715 miles east of Hilo and 915 miles east-southeast of Honolulu, moving west-northwest at 13 mph, according to the Central Pacific Hurricane Center.

“Kiko is forecast to pass north of the Hawaiian islands on Tuesday and Wednesday,” forecasters said. “While the risk of direct impacts on the islands appears to be decreasing, interests there should continue to monitor Kiko’s progress and the latest forecast.”

Hurricane-force winds extend up to 35 miles from Kiko’s center and tropical storm-force winds extend up to 80 miles, CPHC said.

Kiko, a Category 3 storm,

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