Islanders have been stocking up on supplies and protecting their homes ahead of the state’s first hurricane since 1992.
The National Weather Service warned some areas could see up to 30 inches of rain before the system passes.
Bands of heavy downpours rain extended 350 miles from the hurricane's eye.
“Even though the eye is south of the Big Island, we are seeing excessive rainfall already affecting the islands,” weather service meteorologist Gavin Shigesato said from Honolulu.
Tropical storm conditions, with winds of 130mph, reached the Big Island, Hawaii's easternmost major island, this morning.
As of 8am local time, the hurricane was 290 miles south of Honolulu and moving northwest at 70mph.
The storm was expected to turn to the north later Thursday and into Friday, with little change expected in forward speed.
The centre could move close to or over portions of the main islands on Thursday or Friday. Then the storm will likely turn to the west on Saturday and Sunday and pick up speed, forecasters said.
Steve Goldstein, of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, said at a news conference Thursday that Lane is expected to soak the Big Island before heading toward Maui and Oahu.
Goldstein said a direct strike is not needed to see a significant impact from such a strong hurricane.
“We are seeing excessive rainfall already affecting the islands”Weatherman
Officials say more than 30 inches of rain is possible in some areas, which could mean flooding, dangerous surf of 20 feet, and a storm surge of up to four feet above normal levels.
Federal officials said they were prepared to help people on the islands.
US Navy ships and submarines based in Hawaii have been instructed to leave port to avoid damage.
People in Hawaii have been been told to stay put and make sure they have enough supplies to outlast prolonged power outages and other potential emergencies.
Shelters opened Wednesday on the Big Island and on the islands of Maui, Molokai and Lanai.
Officials urged those needing the Molokai shelter to get there soon because of concerns the main highway on the island's south coast could become impassable.
On the island of Oahu, which was put on a hurricane warning late Wednesday, shelters were scheduled to open Thursday.
Officials were also working to help Hawaii's sizeable homeless population, many of whom live near beaches and streams that could flood.
Public schools were closed for the rest of the week and local government workers were told to stay home unless they're essential employees.
Meteorologist Chevy Chevalier said Lane may drop to a Category 3 by Thursday afternoon but that would still be a major hurricane.
“We expect it to gradually weaken as it gets closer to the islands,” Chevalier said.
“That being said, on our current forecast, as of the afternoon on Thursday, we still have it as a major hurricane.”
The central Pacific gets fewer hurricanes than other regions, with about only four or five named storms a year.
Hawaii rarely gets hit. The last major storm to hit was Iniki in 1992. Others have come close in recent years.
Hurricanes are ranked 1 to 5 according to what is known as the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale. Lane is at Category 4, with winds from 130 to 156mph.
President Donald Trump issued a disaster declaration Wednesday, authorising the Department of Homeland Security and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), to coordinate disaster-relief efforts with the state.
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Islanders have been stocking up on supplies and protecting their homes ahead of the state’s first hurricane since 1992.
The National Weather Service warned some areas could see up to 30 inches of rain before the system passes.
Bands of heavy downpours rain extended 350 miles from the hurricane's eye.
“Even though the eye is south of the Big Island, we are seeing excessive rainfall already affecting the islands,” weather service meteorologist Gavin Shigesato said from Honolulu.
Tropical storm conditions, with winds of 130mph, reached the Big Island, Hawaii's easternmost major island, this morning.
As of 8am local time, the hurricane was 290 miles south of Honolulu and moving northwest at 70mph.
The storm was expected to turn to the north later Thursday and into Friday, with little change expected in forward speed.
The centre could move close to or over portions of the main islands on Thursday or Friday. Then the storm will likely turn to the west on Saturday and Sunday and pick up speed, forecasters said.
Steve Goldstein, of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, said at a news conference Thursday that Lane is expected to soak the Big Island before heading toward Maui and Oahu.
Goldstein said a direct strike is not needed to see a significant impact from such a strong hurricane.
“We are seeing excessive rainfall already affecting the islands”Weatherman
Officials say more than 30 inches of rain is possible in some areas, which could mean flooding, dangerous surf of 20 feet, and a storm surge of up to four feet above normal levels.
Federal officials said they were prepared to help people on the islands.
US Navy ships and submarines based in Hawaii have been instructed to leave port to avoid damage.
People in Hawaii have been been told to stay put and make sure they have enough supplies to outlast prolonged power outages and other potential emergencies.
Shelters opened Wednesday on the Big Island and on the islands of Maui, Molokai and Lanai.
Officials urged those needing the Molokai shelter to get there soon because of concerns the main highway on the island's south coast could become impassable.
On the island of Oahu, which was put on a hurricane warning late Wednesday, shelters were scheduled to open Thursday.
Officials were also working to help Hawaii's sizeable homeless population, many of whom live near beaches and streams that could flood.
Public schools were closed for the rest of the week and local government workers were told to stay home unless they're essential employees.
Meteorologist Chevy Chevalier said Lane may drop to a Category 3 by Thursday afternoon but that would still be a major hurricane.
“We expect it to gradually weaken as it gets closer to the islands,” Chevalier said.
“That being said, on our current forecast, as of the afternoon on Thursday, we still have it as a major hurricane.”
The central Pacific gets fewer hurricanes than other regions, with about only four or five named storms a year.
Hawaii rarely gets hit. The last major storm to hit was Iniki in 1992. Others have come close in recent years.
Hurricanes are ranked 1 to 5 according to what is known as the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale. Lane is at Category 4, with winds from 130 to 156mph.
President Donald Trump issued a disaster declaration Wednesday, authorising the Department of Homeland Security and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), to coordinate disaster-relief efforts with the state.
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