National Hurricane Center(HONOLULU) — Three hurricanes are whirling in the Pacific.
Even though it’s been downgraded to a Category 3 hurricane, Ignacio is forecast to hit the Big Island on Monday and Maui on Tuesday.
Its maximum sustained winds are at 115 mph, according to the National Hurricane Center.
Another hurricane of note is Hurricane Jimena, which the NHC said is 1630 miles east of Hilo, Hawaii as of Sunday night. The NHC also said its currently a Category 4 with 145 mph maximum sustained winds, and may even become a Category 5 soon.
The third hurricane is Kilo, centered about 610 miles south of Midway Island with maximum sustained winds at 125 mph, making it a Category 3 according to the NHC.
No coastal watches or warnings were in effect from Jimena or Kilo as of Sunday night.
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