Hurricane Lowell approaches Hawaii
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Fierce winds downed trees and caused widespread power outages on the island of Kauai, home to 73,000 residents.
HONOLULU (AP) — Damaging winds and heavy rains from Hurricane Lowell were pelting Hawaii's western islands early Tuesday, bringing the threat of floods, mudslides and tornadoes. Along the Southern California coast, dangerous surf conditions kicked up by the remnants of Hurricane Marie were expected to stick around for several days.
Hurricane Lowell is passing just west of the Hawaiian island Niihau on Tuesday, Sept. 8, according to the National Hurricane Center.
A hurricane warning is in effect for Kauai and Niihau and a tropical storm watch is in effect for Oahu due to Hurricane Lowell.
Hurricane Lowell is approaching Hawaii, bringing heavy rain and potential flooding to the islands. Authorities have issued warnings and urged residents to prepare for disruptive weather conditions. Meanwhile,
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Oʻahu, Maui and Hawaiʻi Island public schools, offices will reopen on Wednesday
Gov. Josh Green announced state and county offices, DOE public schools, University of Hawaiʻi campuses and courts Oʻahu will reopen on Wednesday, Sept. 9.
Gov. Josh Green signed a statewide emergency proclamation ahead of three hurricanes encroaching on the island chain this weekend. In an Instagram post today, Green cautioned that Lowell, currently a