Hurricane Lowell batters western Hawaii with high winds and heavy rain
They publishedWatch: Downed trees and flooding as Hurricane Lowell batters western Hawaii
First reportThe Guardian · 8 Sept, 16:18Z
Latest reportBBC · 9 Sept, 01:11Z
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Why it matters
What
Hurricane Lowell brought strong winds, torrential rain, and power outages to western Hawaii on Monday and Tuesday.
Why
The storm increased flash flooding and mudslide risks across affected areas.
Watch
Officials urged residents to monitor weather updates and take precautions after the hurricane’s center passed west early Tuesday.
Coverage over time
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Where the coverage comes from
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How it unfolded — every article
Summary
- Hurricane Lowell brings damaging winds and heavy rain to Hawaii's western islands.
- Kauai and Ni’ihau under hurricane warning; Oahu under tropical storm warning.
- Center of storm passes west of islands; tropical storm-force winds extend about 200 miles.
- Kauai reports sustained winds just above 50 mph and gusts up to 80 mph.
- Governor Green closes schools and government offices on three islands; heavy rainfall possible.
Summary
- Hurricane Lowell brought damaging winds and heavy rain to Hawaii’s western islands.
- Nearly all Kauai residents lost power according to the Kauai Island Utility Cooperative.
- Emergency officials advised staying off roads as damage assessments began.
- Sustained winds exceeded 50 mph on Kauai; some gusts reached 80 mph.
- Authorities warned flooding and mudslides would persist despite the storm weakening.
Summary
- Hurricane Lowell impacted western Hawaii with strong winds on Monday and Tuesday.
- Torrential rain caused power outages across affected areas.
- Flash flooding and mudslide risks were raised due to the storm.
- The hurricane's center passed west of the islands early Tuesday.
- Officials warned residents to monitor weather updates and take precautions.