Hurricane Lowell hit Kauai, leaving 33,000 of 36,000 customers without power. Crews are assessing damage to 1,500 miles of utility lines.

Fierce winds downed trees and caused widespread power outages on the island of Kauai, home to 73,000 residents.

Islands of Kauai and Ni’ihau are under hurricane warning, while Oahu is under a tropical storm warning

Hawaii is under a state of emergency as Hurricane Lowell, a Category 2 storm, slams the islands with life-threatening rain.

Hurricane Lowell pummelled Kauai and Niihau Monday with heavy rain, powerful winds, life-­threatening surf and even the threat of tornadoes.

The storm began to pull away from Hawaii early on Tuesday, but the threat of flash floods and landslides from lingering hurricane conditions remained.

Hurricane Lowell nears Hawaii, prompting warnings for Kauai and Niihau. Australians are advised to stay informed as the storm brings heavy rain, flash flooding, and dangerous surf to the islands.

Hurricane Lowell was skirting western Hawaii, bringing damaging winds, heavy rain and punishing waves, the National Hurricane Center said.

The closure to students includes all public schools on Kauaʻi and Niʻihau High & Elementary School. The decision aligns with Gov. Josh Green and Mayor Derek Kawakami’s continued closure of state and county offices on Kauaʻi through Friday as recovery efforts continue across the island.