Hurricane Lowell is threatening Hawaii’s western islands with heavy rain, flooding, and strong winds, prompting warnings and emergency measures.
Hurricane Lowell is impacting Hawaii’s western islands, with Kauai and Ni’ihau under hurricane warnings and Oahu under a tropical storm warning. The storm is bringing damaging winds, heavy rains, and risks of floods, mudslides, and tornadoes.
The National Hurricane Center reported that the storm’s center passed west of the islands, but tropical storm-force winds extended up to 200 miles. Sustained winds on Kauai reached just above 50 mph, with some gusts hitting 80 mph. Flooding and mudslides are the primary risks, with rainfall totals potentially reaching 24 inches on Kauai. Governor Josh Green has closed schools and government offices on the three islands ahead of the storm.
Why it matters
The storm threatens over 73,000 residents on Kauai and disrupts daily life through school and government closures.
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What to watch
The National Hurricane Center will provide updates on the storm’s weakening and potential impacts over the coming days.
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