Hawaii avoided a direct hit Monday from Hurricane Douglas and the Category 1 storm was swirling just north of the island chain.
The Central Pacific Warning Center lifted the hurricane warning for the island of Kauai, the final remaining hurricane warning in place for the nation's only island state. There were no initial reports of injuries and what damage there was appeared to be minor.
It's rare for hurricanes to hit the islands and their small size compared to the vastness of the Pacific Ocean plays a role.The hurricane's rain showers "fell apart" with Oahu not receiving much rainfall, he said. Kauai was under a flood advisory because the island received heavier rain. Despite the dangers, surfers rode waves and residents took selfies at a lookout point next to the ocean.
Duke Stevens, who lives in Hana on Maui's eastern tip, said there was no longer any wind by Sunday afternoon and the light rain that fell persistently through the night had subsided.
Evacuees were told to bring masks and hand sanitizer along with the usual emergency supplies of food and water. People had to wear face coverings to be admitted and while staying in the shelters except when eating, drinking or sleeping.
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