Flash flood, landslide warnings issued as Hurricane Lane nears Hawaii

Hawaii is bracing for Hurricane Lane as the Category 3 storm approaches the islands Thursday.

The hurricane is expected to be the most powerful storm to hit Hawaii since Hurricane Iniki in 1992.

3:26 FEMA asks citizens of Hawaii to heed all warnings for Hurricane Lane

• FEMA asks citizens of Hawaii to heed all warnings for Hurricane Lane
• Hurricane Lane could lead to flooding, dangerous surf and a storm surge: NOAA
• U.S. Coast Guard has prepositioned assets, aircraft, boats, people to respond to Hurricane Lane
• Department of Defence: Military in Hawaii is ready to provide support for Hurricane Lane in multiple ways
• American Red Cross says 16 evacuation centres open for Hurricane Lane
• U.S. Army Corps of Engineers ready to respond to impacts of Hurricane Lane and assist people of Hawaii

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The National Weather Service has warned of “life-threatening flash flooding and landslides,” and that winds could reach up to 220 km/h in an official statement.