Hurricane Lowell Threatens Hawaii
Hawaii declared an emergency as Hurricane Lowell threatened flooding and tropical storm conditions.
September 6, 2026 · Updated Sep 6, 6:10pm ET
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What happened
Hawaii declared a state of emergency as Hurricane Lowell, a Category 3 storm with 125 mph sustained winds, approached the islands and prompted a tropical storm warning for Kauai and Niihau. The National Hurricane Center
National Hurricane Centerdivision of the United States' National Weather Service forecast Lowell’s center to pass west of the islands late Monday and Tuesday, with tropical-storm-force winds expected within 36 hours mainly over the western islands. Officials warned residents and visitors to prepare for heavy rain, flooding, mudslides and life-threatening surf, with Kauai potentially receiving up to 10 inches of rain.
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