![]() ![]() ![]() The National Weather Service downgraded the Big Island to a tropical storm warning, meaning it expects sustained winds of 39 mph (62 kph) to 73 mph (117 kph) on the island instead of stronger hurricane force winds.īut a hurricane warning remains in effect for Oahu and Maui County. Aid agencies were also working to help Hawaii's sizable homeless population, many of whom live near beaches and streams that could flood.īecause there's not enough shelter space statewide, Hawaii Emergency Management Agency Administrator Tom Travis urged people who were not in flood zones to stay home. ![]() Shelters were open throughout the islands, with 350 people in them in Oahu. Honolulu shopping malls and office buildings closed early on Thursday and planned to shut their doors Friday. "The only concern is those that venture outside of the properties, that would like to hike on a day like this or who would like to still go into the ocean and see what it's like to take a swim or surf in these kind of waters," Hannemann said. Hawaii's biggest hotels are confident they can keep their guests safe as long as they stay inside, said Mufi Hannemann, CEO of Hawaii Tourism and Lodging Association. Hawaiian Airlines canceled all Friday flights by its commuter carrier, Ohana by Hawaiian. The airline added two additional flights from Honolulu to San Francisco on Thursday to help transport people off the islands. United Airlines canceled its Friday flights to and from Maui. Some areas could see up to 30 inches (about 80 centimeters) of rain. Lane was not projected to make a direct hit on the islands, but officials warned that even a lesser blow could do significant harm. "We knew it was coming, so I tried to just cram as much as I could into the last few days in anticipation so we could cross things off of our list," said Brinson, who is accustomed to hurricanes after living in Florida. The Marriott Resort Waikiki Beach in Honolulu designated a ballroom on the third floor as a shelter for guests and began removing lounge chairs from around the pool and bar area.Īt the Hilton Hawaiian Village, guest Elisabeth Brinson said hotel staff left a notice that the rooms will still have water and phone service, and a backup generator would power one elevator per building in the event of a power outage.īrinson, a native of the United Kingdom now living in Denver, said many shops were closed, and those still open were frantic with people buying food, beer and water to take back to their rooms. ![]()
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