Hum Posted August 7, 2014 Share Posted August 7, 2014 HONOLULU (AP) ? Hawaii residents furiously stocked up on essentials as two hurricanes churned toward the islands, prompting flash flood warnings, closing schools and disrupting travel plans across the islands.Hurricane Iselle loomed about 600 miles east of the Big Island early Wednesday, spinning at 85 mph. Weather officials predicted it would weaken but said it could strike the city of Hilo Thursday with tropical storm-force winds of about 50 mph.Hurricane Julio swirled closely behind at about 75 mph. Forecasters expected the storm to strengthen and pass north of the Hawaiian Islands sometime this weekend."Hawaii should be more interested now in Hurricane Iselle, which is closer," said Lixion Avlia, senior hurricane forecaster with National Hurricane Center in Miami. He said Hurricane Julio remained too far away to accurately predict its path.more & video Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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