MEXICO CITY, Mexico — The U.S. National Hurricane Center says Barbara's maximum sustained winds have decreased to 70 mph (110 kph) after reaching powerful Category 4 strength earlier this week.
The storm's center was located about 1,405 miles (2,260 kilometers) east of Hilo, Hawaii on Friday.
The hurricane center forecasts Barbara to degenerate further into a remnant low system within the next two days as it heads in the general direction of the islands.