Hawaii is facing a rare dual hurricane threat, with Hurricane Hone passing just south of the Big Island and bringing heavy rain and high winds. The storm has already caused significant rainfall and raised the risk of flash flooding and mudslides. However, it has also reduced the chance of wildfires in drier areas. Hone is expected to weaken but still impact the smaller Hawaiian islands with gusty winds and rain through Monday.
Meanwhile, Hurricane Gilma, a major Category 3 storm with sustained winds of 125 mph, is currently far east of Hawaii but could potentially reach the islands by late Tuesday or early Wednesday. Gilma is expected to weaken as it approaches Hawaii but the extent of its impact remains uncertain.
This rare occurrence of two named storms affecting Hawaii within a week has not been seen since 1992. The National Hurricane Center also predicts another disturbance east of Gilma has a high chance of developing into a cyclone, adding to the potential threats to the islands. With August being the peak of hurricane season in Hawaii, the state remains on high alert for potential impacts from these two storms.
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