Hurricane Iselle is approaching Hawaii (Twitter/@BuzzFeedStorm).

Hurricane Iselle, previously expected to weaken as it journeyed across the Pacific Ocean, is picking up speed and heading to Hawaii. This will be the state's first hurricane landfall in 22 years. 

Hurricane Julio, which upgraded into a Category 2 storm Thursday morning, is close behind Iselle.

According to the U.S. Geological survey, a magnitude-4.5 earthquake also just rocked the Big Island early in the morning, as well. Residents report the shake was a "little jolt."

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Authorities in Hawaii are promoting preparation, not panic. Though the state is far more accustomed to taking precautions for tropical storms, it is bracing itself for this new impact.

Storms are to be expected in the general Pacific Ocean area surrounding Hawaii and occur regularly every year.

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