864 WTPZ31 KNHC 030233 TCPEP1 BULLETIN Hurricane Kiko Advisory Number 12 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL EP112025 500 PM HST Tue Sep 02 2025 ...KIKO INTENSIFIES TO CATEGORY 2 STRENGTH... SUMMARY OF 500 PM HST...0300 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...13.8N 129.5W ABOUT 1740 MI...2800 KM E OF HILO HAWAII MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...105 MPH...165 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...W OR 270 DEGREES AT 7 MPH...11 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...970 MB...28.65 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect. DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK ---------------------- At 500 PM HST (0300 UTC), the center of Hurricane Kiko was located near latitude 13.8 North, longitude 129.5 West. Kiko is moving toward the west near 7 mph (11 km/h) and this general motion is expected to continue during the next couple of days. A gradual turn toward the west-northwest is expected late this week. Maximum sustained winds are near 105 mph (165 km/h) with higher gusts. Some additional strengthening is expected during the next day or so, and Kiko is forecast to become a major hurricane on Wednesday. Hurricane-force winds extend outward up to 15 miles (30 km) from the center and tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 80 miles (130 km). The estimated minimum central pressure is 970 mb (28.65 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- None. NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 1100 PM HST. $$ Forecaster Jelsema (CPHC)
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