older homes, could have structural issues. flying debris, potential, as well. >> reporter: bracing against the battering winds. >> this plywood will keep anything flying away from my windows. >> reporter: the heavy gusts are already churning up the surf, tempting some boogie boarders to take hazardous chances. >> do not get out there. it could be very, very dangerous. >> reporter: gas lines are long, as provisions grow short. splice of bottled water already running dry. >> all of the water is gone. >> reporter: and sandbags in scarce supply, too. a growing worry as the islands are getting their first taste of expected heavy rainfall. >> rain will be stuck over the wind ward areas, wringing it out, wringing it out. >> sandbags are sold out. i have a roll of duct tape. this will slow the water down, right? >> reporter: the governor says hawaii is in a state of high readiness. >> the response is going to be immediate. >> reporter: honeymooners-to-be, jeff and lori, say the storms won't rain out their saturday wedding. >> the plan right now is to get married on the beach at sunset. >> iselle and julio, they're not