The center of the hurricane «lane» has not yet moved to the coast, but Hawaii has already felt the power of the element: on some Islands has dropped almost 2 feet (60 cm) rain.
Rescuers pulled 5 California tourists from the flooded house that they were shot in Hilo.
«When we arrived near the house flowed a trickle, says Suzanne of Demarais. Literally a matter of hours it turned into a powerful stream, and then — almost in the river. Going on vacation, a hurricane we definitely didn’t expect».
Just a comparison of Boiling Pots normally vs. now. Mind blowing. #HurricaneLane pic.twitter.com/AxJaWPdIoD
— Jaina🐨 (@jainagalves) August 23, 2018
Now, according to meteorologists, the wind speed in the center (which is also called «eye») of the hurricane reaches about 120 miles (193 km) per hour, which corresponds to the 3rd, still dangerous, category.
The main Hawaiian Islands the center of the «lane» approach tonight, August 24. Waves on the coast can reach 6 meters.
According to the Brits, Elizabeth Osceola center for living in Hawaii, most shops are closed, and those that are working, almost no water, canned goods and beer.
Airlines cancel flights to Hawaii. However United Airlines, but added yesterday 2 flights from Honolulu to San Francisco to help transport people from the Islands.
The largest hotels in Hawaii claim that their guests are not in danger, provided that at the time of the hurricane they will remain inside the building, and «not going to see a huge storm, a giant wave».
See also: Nowhere to run: the Hawaiians have emptied the stores in anticipation of the hurricane «lane».
