HONOLULU (AP) — Hurricane Lowell’s intense winds and storm surge that battered Hawaii’s western islands this week are suspected in the deaths of at least two people. On the island of Kauai, the storm damaged oceanfront resorts while on Lanai, a cargo port where much of the island’s food and supplies arrive was inoperable, the state’s governor said.

Kauai residents could be without power for days, or even weeks, after Hurricane Lowell left widespread destruction across the island.

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

Lowell never officially made landfall, but its widespread impacts made it one of Hawaii's most consequential tropical cyclones in decades.

Severe gales and heavy rain triggered by Hurricane Lowell battered the western islands of Hawaii on Tuesday, severing power to thousands and tearing up stretches of coastal roads. Along the Southern California coast, dangerous surf conditions created by the remnants of Hurricane Marie are expected to linger for several days.

A rare hurricane warning is in effect Kauai and Niihau as the storm’s projected path ekes closer to the state.

A hurricane warning is in effect for Kauai and Niihau and a tropical storm watch is in effect for Oahu due to Hurricane Lowell.

More than 80% of customers are without power on the island of Kauai after Hurricane Lowell left a path of destruction. NBC News’ Liz Kreutz is in the storm zone tonight.