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  1. The National Hurricane Center predicts a tropical system is approaching the Hawaiian islands.
  2. 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.
  3. Hurricane Lowell is threatening the Hawaiian Islands with severe weather impacts.

Hurricane Lowell Impacts Hawaiian Islands with Severe Weather and Infrastructure Failures

39 reports, 16 independent Updated Sep 14
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What happened

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Hurricane Lowell approached the Hawaiian islands, prompting the National Weather Service to issue a Hurricane Warning for Kauai County and a tropical storm warning for Oahu. The storm brought damaging winds, with gusts reaching 80 mph in some areas, and heavy rainfall, including 17.76 inches recorded in Hanalei. Power outages affected approximately 42,000 customers across all of Hawaii as of Tuesday afternoon.

From hawaiitribune-herald.com, yahoo.com, el-balad.com

Why it matters

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The severe weather necessitated government closures in affected areas, including county offices in Kauai County. The event caused significant infrastructure strain, leading to widespread power loss and debris blocking roads across the islands. Agricultural operations were also impacted by the storm's passage.

Two tropical systems, Hurricane Lowell and Tropical Storm Marie, were being tracked as they headed toward the Hawaiian Islands.

From hawaiitribune-herald.com, el-balad.com

Who's involved

  • Kauai CountyCounty affected by the hurricane, experiencing office closures and infrastructure damage.
  • HawaiiState of Hawaii, impacted by the storm with widespread power outages.
  • OahuIsland of Oahu, which received a tropical storm warning due to the storm's approach.

How it developed

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  1. Hurricane Lowell brought destructive winds to Kauai, affecting the island and the private property of the Robinson family.Sub-event
  2. Hurricane Lowell approached the island chain of Kauaʻi.Sub-event
  3. NOAA tasks teams to gather storm data, allowing forecasters to issue warnings to residents regarding hurricanes.Sub-event
  4. Tropical storm warning issued for Oahu due to Hurricane Lowell's approach.Sub-event
  5. Hurricane Lowell brought damaging winds and heavy rain, necessitating government closures on Kauai Island.Sub-event
  6. Due to the ongoing hurricane season, Governor Josh Green ordered county offices in Kauai County to close on September 7th.Sub-event
  7. Schools in Oahu and Maui County are operating under varying statuses due to the ongoing hurricane.Sub-event
  8. Governor Josh Green issued a statement as Lowell approaches Kauai and Niihau.1 source
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  1. Specific forecasts and school/office closures are reported as the storm impacts Hawaii.1 source
  2. The storm has moved past the western islands, impacting Kauai County.1 source
  3. Hurricane warnings issued for Kauai County and flash flooding reported on Oahu.1 source

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