#Central Pacific Basin

Kiko enters the Central Pacific basin as a Category 4 hurricane; gradual weakening expected over next several days

Kiko has entered the Central Pacific basin as a Category 4 hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 130 mph, according to the latest forecast. The system was last located about 1,005 miles ESE of Hilo and 1,205 miles ESE of Honolulu, Hawaiʻi.

2020 Hurricane Season Below Average for Central Pacific Basin

The Central Pacific basin had two tropical cyclones — below the seasonal average — for the 2020 hurricane season. They were Tropical Storm Boris and Hurricane Douglas.