Tropical Storm Kiko is not directly impacting Hawaii, but it’s bringing more humid air that could lead to heavy afternoon showers or thunderstorms, especially over Oahu, Kauai, and windward areas

Kiko is continuing to weaken as it passes just to the north of the Hawaiian Islands on Sept. 10, churning up rough surf and bringing rain showers, forecasters said. Kiko, once a Category 4 hurricane as it traveled through the Pacific Ocean,

Forecasters warned that swells from Hurricane Kiko could reach the Hawaiian Islands by the end of the weekend and cause life-threatening surf and rip currents.

The NWS Honolulu forecasts weather changes due to Hurricane Kiko, with potential impacts on Hawaii from Tuesday.

Wednesday: Occasional showers in the morning, then partly sunny with scattered showers in the afternoon. Highs 80 to 87 near the shore to around 67 at 4000 feet. East winds up to 15 mph. Chance of rain near 100 percent.

The state of Hawaii issued an emergency declaration on Sept. 5, an administrative action government agencies often take before tropical storms, hurricanes and other impending weather disasters. Such declarations pave the way for emergency measures and resources that allow officials to respond quickly during emergencies.