In its most recent update on Kiko, the NHC said the tropical storm was located around 90 miles northeast of Honolulu, Hawaii. The agency reported maximum sustained winds near 40 miles per hour.

Hurricane Kiko is weakening but remains a hurricane in the central Pacific Ocean and could bring potentially life-threatening surf to Hawaii early this week.

Hawaii keeps a wary eye on Hurricane Kiko, which is expected to weaken and pass north of the Aloha State. Meanwhile, the Atlantic Basin is eerily quiet as the peak of hurricane season nears. Plus, more signs of fall are being spotted across the Lower 48.

"Kiko is forecast to approach the Hawaiian Islands during the early to middle portion of next week," the NHC said.

Kiko has re-intensified to a category 5 hurricane on its approach to the Central Pacific basin.

Florida weather update: Chances of development for Invest 91L dissipated Sept. 6. Now, the National Hurricane Center is tracking two tropical waves. "This is probably the worst violation I've seen posted here."

The National Hurricane Center announced that Lorena strengthened into a hurricane in the eastern Pacific on Wednesday.

While there are no coastal watches or warnings currently in effect, swells generated by Hurricane Kiko could begin reaching the Hawaiian Islands toward the end of this weekend. These swells could cause life-threatening surf and rip currents.

Hurricane forecasters are intently watching a distant system that has divided models on its potential strength and path.

Forecasts nudge Erin's likely path to the west, increasing the risks at U.S. beaches. Tropical storm conditions are expected in North Carolina's Outer Banks starting late Wednesday.