Hurricane Lowell approaches Hawaii
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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.
More than 90% of customers are without power on Kauai after Lowell's high winds and heavy rains, with rain and dangerous surf forecast to continue.
Fierce winds downed trees and caused widespread power outages on the island of Kauai, home to 73,000 residents.
Kauaʻi emergency officials have asked residents to stay off the road Tuesday morning as crews assess damage brought on by Hurricane Lowell. About 9 in 10 KIUC customers are without power.
Hawaii is under a state of emergency as Hurricane Lowell, a Category 2 storm, slams the islands with life-threatening rain.
Hurricane Lowell was skirting western Hawaii, bringing damaging winds, heavy rain and punishing waves, the National Hurricane Center said.
Gov. Josh Green closed Oahu and Kauai schools/offices as Hurricane Lowell nears, warning of 24 inches of rain, tornadoes, mudslides and dangerous rip currents.