- The National Hurricane Center predicts a tropical system is approaching the Hawaiian islands.
- Two tropical systems, Hurricane Lowell and Tropical Storm Marie, are being tracked, with their forecasts heading toward the Hawaiian Islands. One is strengthening off southwestern Mexico.
- Hurricane Lowell is threatening the Hawaiian Islands with severe weather impacts.
- Hurricane Lowell is barreling toward Hawaii, triggering warnings for Kauai and flash flooding on Oahu.
Hurricane Lowell approached the island chain of Kauaʻi.
5 reports, 4 independent
Updated Sep 11
Gone quiet
Reached 2 outlets in its first 24 hours
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What happened
Hurricane Lowell approached the island chain of Kauaʻi.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Hurricane Lowell impacted both Kauaʻi and Niʻihau, with Mālama Kauaʻi operating on the island.Sub-event
- Hurricane Lowell caused extensive damage to a club in Kauaʻi, where paddler Carvalho was present.Sub-event
Lowell impacted Princeville, affecting a radio station.1 source
- Hurricane Lowell impacted Kauai, causing tropical storm-force winds that led to widespread power outages reported by the local cooperative.Sub-event
Hurricane Lowell approached the island chain.1 source
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Hurricane Lowell is barreling toward Hawaii, triggering warnings for Kauai and flash flooding on Oahu.Also in this story
- Tropical storm warning issued for Oahu due to Hurricane Lowell's approach.
- Hurricane Lowell brought damaging winds and heavy rain, necessitating government closures on Kauai Island.
- Due to the ongoing hurricane season, Governor Josh Green ordered county offices in Kauai County to close on September 7th.
- Schools in Oahu and Maui County are operating under varying statuses due to the ongoing hurricane.
Within The National Hurricane Center predicts a tropical system is approaching the Hawaiian islands.
The entities involved
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Kauaʻi
northernmost populated island of the Hawaiian archipelago
- Kauaʻi Island Utility Cooperative serves the island during severe weather, leading to customer surges at major retailers like Costco.
- A cooperative powering Kauaʻi is planning to retire its Kahului power plant, operates fossil fuel plants on Maui, and benefits from eased EPA greenhouse gas restrictions.
Related events
- Businesses in Kauaʻi are recovering from Hurricane Lowell, while both islands face climate change-fueled disasters.
- The American Red Cross is assisting in recovery efforts in Kauaʻi following the passage of Hurricane Lowell.
- Severe storm system, including Hurricane Lowell, is forecast to pass near Kauaʻi and Maui, causing flooding and debris.
- Local leaders, including Mayor Kawakami and Gov. Green, and the National Weather Service are providing updates and urging preparedness for Hurricane Lowell's impact on Kauaʻi.
- Kauaʻi discusses its storm preparedness and recovery protocols following the expected impact of Storm Lala.