The current forecast shows it strengthening into a hurricane Monday.

“We’ve been hit by hurricanes before and that’s how we know it’s going to happen again."

The hurricane warning for Kauai was dropped early Monday.

Hurricane Douglas leaving, weather returns to normal

A number of people sought shelter on neighbor islands earlier in the day.

The city’s Emergency Operations Center is now activated around the clock as Hurricane Douglas continues to close in on the state.

Disruptions are already adding up as Douglas barrels toward the state.

Hurricane Douglas closing in on Hawaii with severe weather conditions

A hurricane warning has been issued for Oahu as Douglas bears down on the state, and other severe weather alerts are also in effect for the rest of the state.

The airline said customers can change flights without fees.

U.S. Sen. Mazie Hirono, D-Hawaii, said the declaration “unlocks important federal resources.”

Across the state Friday, residents worked to ready themselves — and their homes — for the threat of Hurricane Douglas.

Impacts from the storm are expected to begin late Saturday and early Sunday.

The state is grappling with its response to Hurricane Douglas as it also grapples with a COVID-19 pandemic.

Douglas will bring strong winds, heavy rain and dangerous surf.

Hurricane Douglas heading for Hawaii

Those islands will be impacted first as Douglas approaches.

“We prepare for each other, we help each other out."

In preparation for Hurricane Douglas, the city and state are checking drainage systems along roads, highways and streams to prevent flooding.

The proclamation allows the state to quickly disburse state funds for disaster relief.