NOAA scientists got an up-close-and-personal look at Hurricane Lane Tuesday evening, August 21, as the agency’s P-3 Hurricane Hunter took off to intercept the storm’s eye. Hurricane warnings have been issued for the Big Island as Lane approaches.With Lane now a Category 5 storm, Governor David Ige issued a state of emergency. Hurricane watches are in place on Hawaii’s other islands and are likely to be upgraded as the storm moves closer. Credit: HRD/NOAA/AOML via Storyful