Forecasters say Tropical Storm Norbert has formed in the Pacific Ocean and isn't threatening land. The Miami-based National Hurricane Center says on Thursday the storm was about 685 miles southwest of the southern tip of the Baja California peninsula of Mexico.

A 24-year-old surfer recounts the terrifying moment an estimated 12-foot tiger shark bit through his surfboard at a popular spot off Oahu, sending him into the open ocean before charging him again.

City officials urged Oahu residents Monday night to stay home and take precautions as Hurricane Lowell was bearing down about 200 miles west of the island, with the worst impacts expected into early today.

Hawaiian Electric restored power to 1,060 more Oahu customers, with repairs for the remaining 400 affected homes expected to conclude today.

: 5:35 p.m. All Hawaii public schools, and state and city non-essential government offices will be closed Tuesday on Oahu due to Hurricane Lowell. The closures include all University of Hawaii

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Today on Spotlight Now: BWS's Ernie Lau and climatologist Chip Fletcher discuss how recent storms - hurricanes Lala and Lowell, and the March Kona lows - exposed Hawaii's fragile infrastructure.

Hurricane Lowell nears Hawaii, prompting warnings for Kauai and Niihau. Australians are advised to stay informed as the storm brings heavy rain, flash flooding, and dangerous surf to the islands.