Hurricane Lowell approaches Hawaii
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Hurricane Lowell pummelled Kauai and Niihau Monday with heavy rain, powerful winds, life-threatening surf and even the threat of tornadoes.
Everyone on Kauai is suffering from Lowell. Some are worse off than others.
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Hurricane Lowell roared past Niihau at 110 mph with Kauai under a hurricane warning
A Category 2 hurricane raked Hawaii’s westernmost inhabited islands overnight, sending sustained winds of 110 mph across Niihau and pushing a hurricane warning over all of Kauai County. Lowell’s center tracked just west of Niihau as the storm closed the final stretch of open ocean between it and the island chain,
Hurricane Lowell passed over Kauai County overnight and left significant impacts on the Garden Isle, including major power outages and road closures. The Kauai Island Utility Cooperative said the
Damaging winds and heavy rains from Hurricane Lowell pelted Hawaii's western islands Tuesday, knocking out power to thousands and ripping up stretches of beachside roads.
As the hurricane moved closer, the Hawaiian island of Kauai’s annual marathon was canceled. Some residents went ahead with their holiday weekend plans.
Hawaii braces for Hurricane Lowell's dangerous approach tonight. Kauai and Niihau face the greatest risk from destructive winds and heavy rain. Authorities have closed schools and urged residents to stay indoors and avoid travel.