Hurricane Douglas Swirls 'Uncomfortably Close' to Hawaii
Hawaii prepared for the onslaught of Hurricane Douglas on Sunday, with predictions of high winds, rain and storm surge.
Preparation for hurricane Douglas in Honolulu, Hawaii, on July 25.
Photographer: Ronene Zilberman/AFP via Getty Images
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Honolulu (AP) -- Heavy rain and wind gusts battered Maui on Sunday as Hurricane Douglas swirled off the coast of Hawaii and officials urged residents to take shelter.
Forecasters said the Category 1 hurricane would pass close to Oahu and potentially even make a direct hit on the island, which is home to state's biggest city of Honolulu.