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Hurricane Lane slows down, weakens into a tropical storm; strong rains pound Hawaii

  (Eagle News) — Hurricane Lane has weakened into a tropical storm as it continues to move slowly northward towards the Hawaiian Islands, according to the United States National Weather Service. As of August 24, 5 p.m., HST, Lane was moving northwest at 3 miles per hour, with maximum sustained winds of 70 miles per hour. “This slowing motion will allow for prolonged heavy rainfall and life-threatening inland flooding and landslides across the islands this […]

Trump declares emergency as Hawaii braces for hurricane

  by Ronit Fahl Agence France Presse Hurricane Lane drenched Hawaii Thursday ahead of its arrival in the island state, prompting US President Donald Trump to declare a state of emergency as landslides and flash flooding left roads blocked. The National Weather Service said Lane — located about 200 miles (320 kilometers) south of Hawaii — remained a powerful category four hurricane, packing winds in excess of 130 miles per hour. The eye was expected […]