Hawaii hurricane Iselle caused rain and strong winds in Hawaii on Thursday as it was quick to approach landfall. This particular Hawaii hurricane is recorded to be the tropical storm or Hawaii hurricane to hit the island in 22 years. Plus, it has yet another Hawaii hurricane following closely behind it.
Despite its eye not touching land yet, this Hawaii hurricane has already knocked out the power in some parts of the Big Island, which is one of Hawaii's least populated islands. Weather forecasters have expected this Hawaii hurricane Iselle to pass over the Big Island's black sand beaches, string of volcanoes, and coffee fields, early morning of Friday. Once it has already passed over, it will be sending rain and high winds to the direction of the rest of the state later of the same day.
As of 9:45 p.m. in Hawaii Standard Time, Hawaii hurricane Iselle was approximately 55 miles to the southeast direction of Hilo, according to Eric Lau, a meteorologist from the National Weather Service. He mentioned that this Hawaii hurricane was traveling at a speed of 15 miles per hour and looked to be slowing down.
Andrew Fujimura of Puna told the Associated Press on Thursday night, "Whoop, there goes the power. It's fine. We'll just go to bed early tonight, I guess."
Fujimura was apparently trading videos with a friend of his from Maui so that he could help his friend see what kind of weather conditions to expect. The videos show loud winds that strongly blew through palm trees and white foamy waves chopping high into Hawaiian shoreline shrubs and rocks.
Fujimura mentioned that the waves were breaking about 15 to 20 feet. He said, "I can't say I'm too worried. Worst-case scenario, the power may go out a day or two. But, we're prepared for that kind of stuff out here."
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