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WTPZ31 KNHC 020851
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BULLETIN
Hurricane Kiko Advisory Number   9
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       EP112025
1100 PM HST Mon Sep 01 2025

...KIKO BECOMES A HURRICANE...


SUMMARY OF 1100 PM HST...0900 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...13.8N 127.9W
ABOUT 1840 MI...2965 KM E OF HILO HAWAII
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...75 MPH...120 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...W OR 270 DEGREES AT 7 MPH...11 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...990 MB...29.24 INCHES


WATCHES AND WARNINGS
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There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect.


DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK
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At 1100 PM HST (0900 UTC), the center of Hurricane Kiko was located
near latitude 13.8 North, longitude 127.9 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 have increased to near 75 mph (120 km/h)
with higher gusts.  Steady strengthening is forecast during the next
couple of days.

Hurricane-force winds extend outward up to 15 miles (30 km) from the
center and tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 60 miles
(95 km).

The estimated minimum central pressure is 990 mb (29.24 inches).


HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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None.


NEXT ADVISORY
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Next complete advisory at 500 AM HST.

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Forecaster Jelsema (CPHC)