Science Says: Hawaii hurricanes rare, but getting less so
WASHINGTON — Hurricanes seldom get close to Hawaii and it’s even rarer for one of the islands to take a direct hit.
Hurricane Lane is already drenching and pummeling the island chain, even without reaching land.
The last time a major hurricane hit Hawaii was in 1992 when Category 4 Iniki caused billions in damage. On average, the central Pacific hurricane region, which includes Hawaii, sees about four or five storms moving through, but that may be changing with global warming.
A look at the hurricane season in Hawaii: