Hurricane Kiko is weakening on a forecast path expected to take it north of Hawaii

HONOLULU AP A weakening Hurricane Kiko is expected to track north of Hawaii in coming days reducing the threat of strong winds and heavy rain on the islands but still bringing potentially dangerous surf conditions forecasters explained Sunday Kiko was about miles kilometers east of Hilo on the Big Island on Sunday and was forecast to pass north of the islands Tuesday and Wednesday the National Hurricane Center in Miami reported The hurricane was moving west-northwest at mph kph Maximum sustained winds stood at mph kph Sunday down from mph kph on Saturday with more weakening forecast in coming days as the storm moves over cooler waters No coastal watches or warnings were in effect for Hawaii The hurricane center revealed the risks of direct impacts on the islands appeared to be decreasing but it urged people in the islands to continue monitoring the storm s progress Forecasters have warned of potentially life-threatening rip currents and surf along the islands east-facing shores with waves expected to reach to feet to meters in specific places