ZCZC MIATCPEP1 ALL TTAA00 KNHC DDHHMM BULLETIN Tropical Storm Kiko Advisory Number 8 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL EP112025 500 PM HST Mon Sep 01 2025 ...KIKO MAINTAINS STRENGTH AND CONTINUES WESTWARD... SUMMARY OF 500 PM HST...0300 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...13.8N 127.3W ABOUT 1880 MI...3025 KM E OF HILO HAWAII MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...65 MPH...100 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...W OR 265 DEGREES AT 7 MPH...11 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...993 MB...29.33 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect. DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK ---------------------- At 500 PM HST (0300 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Kiko was located near latitude 13.8 North, longitude 127.3 West. Kiko is moving toward the west near 7 mph (11 km/h). This general motion is expected to continue during the next couple of days. Maximum sustained winds are near 65 mph (100 km/h) with higher gusts. Steady strengthening is forecast during the next couple of days, and Kiko is expected to become a hurricane tonight. Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 45 miles (75 km) from the center. The estimated minimum central pressure is 993 mb (29.33 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- None. NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 1100 PM HST. $$ Forecaster Jelsema (CPHC) NNNN