Now let's turn to some extreme weather affecting other parts of the world….<br />Hawaii is bracing for a Category 4 cyclone, named Hurricane Lane, which is expected to make landfall in the coming days. <br />For more on this and other news around the world we turn to our Ro Aram…<br />Aram… what do we know so far?<br /><br /> Well Mark… Hurricane Lane has already begun unloading heavy rain on Big Island and Maui.<br /> More than 76 centimeters of rainfall is expected when the storm makes landfall.<br />Gale-force winds exceeding 200 kilometers per hour are also likely to create huge waves, sparking fears of flash flooding.<br />Six of Hawaii's islands are under a hurricane warning and residents have already started to make preparations.<br /> There are long lines outside gas stations as people rush to refuel their vehicles. <br />Most wholesale retailers and big-box stores, such as Costco, were sold out of bottled waters and other emergency supplies, including power generators and even canned food. <br />Meanwhile, President Trump has tweeted that he has approved an emergency disaster declaration.<br /> The worst of Hurricane Lane is expected to be seen on Friday as is moves past Big Island during the day. <br />However, there is still some uncertainty surrounding the storm.<br />Weather authorities cannot say for sure that Hurricane Lane will directly hit Hawaii and they are hoping that it moves further west and away from the island.<br />If the storm does hit Hawaii it would be the first to do so in 26 years. <br />
