Hurricane Kiko, packing winds in excess of 110 mph, is forecast to approach the Hawaiian Islands early this week, but is predicted to pass to the north, meteorologists said Sunday.

Kiko, once a Category 4 hurricane, weakened to a tropical storm, but will still bring the risk of heavy rainfall and dangerous surf to Hawaii.

Forecasters say Hurricane Kiko has weakened into a tropical storm but still could create life-threatening surf and rip currents in Hawaii