Maui Hunkers Down for Tropical Storm Olivia Nearing Hawaii
This satellite image from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) shows Tropical Storm Olivia east of the main islands of Hawaii at around 10 a.m. Hawaii time on Sept. 11, 2018. Meteorologists say the storm could deposit 10 to 15 inches of rain on the islands, though some areas could get as much as 20 inches. NOAA via AP
Maui hunkered down for heavy rains and powerful winds as a gradually weakening tropical storm barreled toward Hawaii, while Honolulu hoped it would be spared the worst.
Forecasters said Tropical Storm Olivia could dump 5 to 10 inches (12 to 25 centimeters) of rain, with some places getting as much as 15 inches.
