Hurricane Kiko, a powerful Category 4 storm, is swirling in thePacific Oceanand heading west in a direction toward Hawaii. Forecasters warned that swells from the storm could reach the Hawaiian Islands by the end of the weekend and cause life-threatening surf and rip currents. As of 5 p.m. ET, the storm was located some 1,400 miles east-southeast of Honolulu, the Miami-based National Hurricane Center reported in its latest advisory. Its maximum sustained winds were topping 130 mph, and it was moving west-northwest at around 10 mph. The storm is expected to continue strengthening Friday before a "slow weakening" begins Saturday, forecasters said. No coastal watches or warnings were in effect as of Friday. Maps show Hurricane Kiko's forecast path While Kiko is traveling slowly, Hawaii is becoming more in its line of sight for potential direct impacts such as winds and rainfall starting Monday. The main threats are forecast for Tuesday, according to Nikki Nolan, a meteorologist for CBS News and Stations. Acting Hawaii Gov. Sylvia Luke on Friday declared a state of emergency due to the possible inclement weather posed by Kiko. "We urge residents and visitors to monitor updates, follow official guidance and prepare accordingly," Luke said. The National Weather Service in Honolulu is monitoring Kiko's possible impacts and anticipating heavy rainfall leading to potential flooding — along with high surf — early next week. This map details the forecast path of the storm, showing it moving closer to the Hawaiian Islands this weekend: Another map, from the National Hurricane Center, shows that tropical-storm-force winds could start affecting Hawaii on Monday. As theCBS affiliate in Honolulunotes, however, it is too soon to tell where exactly the storm will go in relation to Hawaii, as the forecast track can change. U.S. deploying 10 fighter jets to Puerto Rico in drug cartel crackdown Chicago-area Navy base to be used for immigration operations Reporter's Notebook: Can a manufacturing renaissance deliver for workers?
