Today in 1982 marked the end of Hawaii's 23-year streak of dodging hurricanes. Hurricane Iwa engulfed the islands of Niah, Kauai, and Oahu with 130 mph wind gusts and sustained winds of 100 mph. It was the first hurricane to hit Hawaii since Hurricane Dot in 1959.
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