- 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.
Schools in Oahu and Maui County are operating under varying statuses due to the ongoing hurricane.
4 reports, 1 independent
Updated Sep 8
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What happened
Schools in Oahu and Maui County are operating under varying statuses due to the ongoing hurricane.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Hurricane Lowell affects coastal infrastructure in Maui County.Sub-event
Schools in Oahu and Maui County are open or closed due to the hurricane.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
- Hurricane Lowell brought destructive winds to Kauai, affecting the island and the private property of the Robinson family.
- Hurricane Lowell approached the island chain of Kauaʻi.
- NOAA tasks teams to gather storm data, allowing forecasters to issue warnings to residents regarding hurricanes.
- Tropical storm warning issued for Oahu due to Hurricane Lowell's approach.
Within The National Hurricane Center predicts a tropical system is approaching the Hawaiian islands.
The entities involved
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Oahu
island of Hawaii, United States
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Hawaii State Department of Education
state education agency
Nothing else this week.
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Maui County
county in Hawaii, United States
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- Hawaii Tourism Authority directs travelers to Oahu, and Kauai is confirmed as an island within the state of Hawaii.