Powerful Hurricane Lowell is barreling toward Hawaii and is expected to make a dangerously close pass by the state’s western islands as heavy rain associated with the Category 3 hurricane has already triggered flash flooding on Oahu and damaging surf is pounding Hawaii’s southern shores.

Hawaii residents are flocking to grocery stores and gas pumps before Hurricane Lowell hits the island this afternoon or evening

Tropical Storm Karina strengthened into a hurricane in the Pacific Ocean on Sunday and could become a major storm this week, forecasters said.

A monster hurricane threatening nearly one million Americans has sparked panic buying, emptying shelves and sending drivers scrambling for gas.