Hurricane Douglas has blown as fast as 58 meters per second during its journey across the Atlantic, but is expected to decrease in strength before it pulls in over Hawaii, reports CBS News. Meteorologists, however, warn of gusts of over 33 meters per second and heavy rainfall until Monday.

The governor of Hawaii has declared a state of emergency and local authorities are urging residents to stay home if possible, as access to shelter is limited.

"Can lead to life-threatening floods"

Meanwhile, storm Hanna is moving toward the Texas coastline. A hurricane warning has been issued and in the city of Corpus Christi with 325,000 inhabitants, libraries and museums have been closed.

The storm has developed into a category 1 hurricane and has a wind speed of up to 36 meters per second, states the US hurricane center NHC. In addition, large amounts of rain are expected. 

"This rain could result in life-threatening, sudden floods," the hurricane center wrote.

Hurricane season in the Atlantic

The third storm Gonzalo is moving towards the southern Caribbean and a tropical storm warning has gone out to Barbados, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines and Saint Lucia. The gusts are weaker than those that Hanna and Douglas bring with them but are expected to cause heavy rain and floods.

Between June and November, it is hurricane season in the Atlantic. On average, a season produces about ten tropical storms along the US coast, in the Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico. Most remain at sea, but some become hurricanes.