Strong Hurricane Kiko regains Category 4 intensity, forecasters keep watch over possible effects on Hawaii
Lorena, once a powerful hurricane, has transformed into a post-tropical cyclone and is expected to weaken further, dissipating on Sunday. The former hurricane could still bring isolated rainfall amounts of up to 12 inches (30 centimeters) to parts of the Mexican states of Baja California Sur, Baja California, Sonora, and Sinaloa. The exact impacts of Lorena on Arizona and New Mexico are uncertain, but heavy rainfall of up to 4 inches (10 centimeters) is still possible, potentially leading to isolated flash flooding into Saturday. The risk of flash flooding and mudslides in the affected Mexican regions is expected to remain through Friday night.
Meanwhile, Hurricane Kiko, currently a Category 4 system, is approximately 1,195 miles (1,925 kilometers) east-southeast of Hilo, Hawaii. The Miami-based National Hurricane Center predicts that Hurricane Kiko could strengthen further on Friday afternoon and evening, with maximum sustained winds of 130 mph (215 kph). The exact impacts and locations of Hurricane Kiko on Hawaii are uncertain, but some islands could experience swells that cause life-threatening surf and rip currents as soon as the end of the weekend. No watches or warnings are in effect for Hurricane Kiko in Hawaii, but people are advised to monitor its progress.
Hurricanes are ranked using the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale, with Category 3 or higher hurricanes considered major hurricanes. At the time, Lorena had maximum sustained winds of 35 mph (56 kph), while Hurricane Kiko's current winds are significantly stronger.
In Arizona and New Mexico, the Governor, Josh Green, M.D., is closely monitoring the situation. The Governor of the Hawaiian Islands, where Hurricane Kiko might affect, has not been specified.
Lorena was stationary about 170 miles (274 kilometers) west of Cabo San Lazaro, Mexico, when the Hurricane Center issued its final public advisory for post-tropical cyclone Lorena early Friday. The weakening of Lorena is expected to begin on Saturday, and Hurricane Kiko's current movement is west-northwest at 10 mph (17 kph).
Stay tuned for updates on these developing tropical weather systems.
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