Hurricane Kristy is weakening as it rotates in the eastern Pacific

Hurricane Kristy is weakening as it moves northwest across the Eastern Pacific.

According to the National Hurricane Center, as of 5 a.m. Hawaii time, Kristy was a Category 3 storm with maximum sustained winds of 125 mph and was located about 2,000 miles east-southeast of Hilo. The hurricane was moving west-northwest at 14 miles per hour and is expected to turn northwest and then north-northwest during the day, with the forward speed slowing over the weekend.

Forecasters expect Kristy to continue to lose strength over the next few days and will likely strengthen into a post-tropical cyclone by Sunday.

Hurricane-force winds extend up to 30 miles from Kristy's center and tropical-storm-force winds extend up to 105 miles outward.

The National Weather Service expects light to moderate trade winds and light windward showers for Hawaii through this evening. Winds will become stronger over the weekend, with showers and thunderstorms likely to mainly affect windward areas. Windy, rainy trade winds are expected to continue until the middle of next week.

A high surf warning is in effect for the east coast of Hawaii until 6 p.m. Saturday as large waves continue to impact shorelines from Kauai to Hawaii Island. The National Weather Service issued the warning this morning, warning that surf along these coasts is expected to peak this afternoon, with waves reaching heights of 9 to 12 feet before gradually easing over the weekend.

The swell, coming from the north-northeast at medium to high altitudes, is expected to bring strong breaking waves and strong currents, posing significant hazards to beachgoers. Marine conservation officials advise staying out of the water when surf is high and heeding all posted warnings to avoid dangerous conditions.

Swimmers, surfers and paddlers should exercise caution as unexpectedly strong currents may develop along the coasts, affecting even seemingly calm areas.