Hurricane Lowell leaves 90% of Kauai
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Lowell slams Hawaii with hurricane-force winds, leaving one island in a near-total blackout
Hurricane Lowell left parts of Hawaii with widespread power outages, flooding, road closures and dangerous surf.
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.
Hawaii officials urged residents and visitors to prepare for heavy rainfall and dangerous winds as Hurricane Lowell appeared set to barrel close to the islands of Kauai and Niihau.
Hurricane Lowell is passing just west of the Hawaiian island Niihau on Tuesday, Sept. 8, according to the National Hurricane Center.
Dangerously high surf generated by the hurricane will peak overnight for south facing shores. Once Lowell passes, high pressure will build back in Thursday through Saturday, allowing more typical trade wind conditions to return. However, it will take a few more days for the weather to dry out.
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Hurricane Lowell’s core moves north-northwest of Niihau, damaging wind, rain trails it overnight
Heavy rain, damaging waves and high winds are expected as Lowell makes a close pass to the western islands.