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.
Heavy rain, damaging waves and high winds are expected as Lowell makes a close pass to the western islands.
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.
Hurricane Lowell was skirting western Hawaii, bringing damaging winds, heavy rain and punishing waves, the National Hurricane Center said.
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.
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.