Kiko weakened from its peak strength as a Category 4 hurricane to a tropical storm, and is set to weaken further while passing Hawaii.

Hurricane Kiko, packing winds in excess of 110 mph, is forecast to approach the Hawaiian islands early this week, but is predicted to pass to the north, meteorologists said Sunday.

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Hurricane Kiko is expected to pass north of the Hawaiian islands this week, threatening the archipelago with life-threatening surf and rip currents.

Hurricane Kiko, packing winds in excess of 110 mph, is forecast to approach the Hawaiian Islands early this week, but is predicted to pass to the north, meteorologists said Sunday.

Kiko, once a Category 4 hurricane, weakened to a tropical storm, but will still bring the risk of heavy rainfall and dangerous surf to Hawaii.

Kiko weakened from its peak strength as a Category 4 hurricane to a tropical storm, and is set to weaken further while passing Hawaii.