- 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.
Hurricane Lowell impacted both Kauaʻi and Niʻihau, with Mālama Kauaʻi operating on the island.
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Updated Sep 8
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What happened
Hurricane Lowell impacted both Kauaʻi and Niʻihau, with Mālama Kauaʻi operating on the island.
Who's involved
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Hurricane Lowell approached the island chain of Kauaʻi.Also in this story
All 3 developmentsThe 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.
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Niʻihau
island in Hawaii, United States of America
Related events
- Severe storm system, including Hurricane Lowell, is forecast to pass near Kauaʻi and Maui, causing flooding and debris.
- Businesses in Kauaʻi are recovering from Hurricane Lowell, while both islands face climate change-fueled disasters.
- Following Hurricane Lowell's passage, power restoration efforts are underway in Kauaʻi, with support from Maui County and officials like Jim Kelly.
- 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.
- Storm Lala is expected to impact Kauaʻi, and a Flood Watch is in effect for Niʻihau.