Hurricane Lowell devastates Kauai, causing widespread damage and outages

Hurricane Lowell devastates Kauai, causing widespread damage and outages

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NBC News reported that Hurricane Lowell, a Category 2 storm, left extensive destruction, flooding and power loss for about 80 % of customers on Kauai, while other Hawaiian islands also endured heavy rain and wind, and two people were killed. Earlier in the week, the National Hurricane Center had forecast that the storm would move westward south of the islands before turning north, issuing wind advisories for Oahu, Maui County and the Big Island and projecting Category 3-4 conditions near Kauai. The National Weather Service subsequently placed a hurricane watch on Kauai and a flood watch across the state, and Governor Josh Green declared a state of emergency, ordering school and government office closures on Kauai, Niihau and Oahu.

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September 10, 2026
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Hurricane Lowell leaves extensive damage and power outages on Kauai
Hurricane Lowell leaves extensive damage and power outages on Kauai

sfgate.com • 10 Sep 17:29

Hurricane Lowell caused widespread destruction to homes, businesses and infrastructure on Kauai, leaving thousands without electricity and resulting in two fatalities.

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September 09, 2026
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Hurricane Lowell causes widespread damage and power outages on Kauai
Hurricane Lowell causes widespread damage and power outages on Kauai

NBC News • 09 Sep 22:43

Hurricane Lowell, a Category 2 storm, left extensive destruction, flooding and power loss for about 80% of customers on Kauai, while other Hawaiian islands also experienced heavy rain and wind.

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September 08, 2026
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Hurricane Lowell weakens to tropical storm as it moves away from Hawaii
Hurricane Lowell weakens to tropical storm as it moves away from Hawaii

Hawaii News Now • 08 Sep 22:30

Lowell has been downgraded to a Category 1 hurricane and is expected to become a tropical storm later Tuesday as it tracks northward away from the main Hawaiian islands.

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Hurricane Lowell knocks out power to tens of thousands in Hawaii, flood risk persists
Hurricane Lowell knocks out power to tens of thousands in Hawaii, flood risk persists

CBS News • 08 Sep 21:27

Hurricane Lowell's strong winds and heavy rain caused widespread outages and road blockages on Kauai, while officials warned of ongoing flood and mudslide hazards across the islands.

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Hurricane Lowell causes power outages and flooding risk on Hawaii's western islands
Hurricane Lowell causes power outages and flooding risk on Hawaii's western islands

AP News • 08 Sep 20:39

Hurricane Lowell brought strong winds and heavy rain to Kauai and Oahu, leaving thousands without electricity and prompting evacuations and road closures.

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Hurricane Lowell brings flooding and wind damage to Kauai as warnings stay in effect
Hurricane Lowell brings flooding and wind damage to Kauai as warnings stay in effect

USA Today • 08 Sep 15:21

Hurricane Lowell, a Category 1 storm, passed west of the Hawaiian Islands, prompting hurricane and tropical storm warnings, flash-flooding, road closures and utility disruptions, especially on Kauai.

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Hurricane Lowell skirts western Hawaii with strong winds and heavy rain
Hurricane Lowell skirts western Hawaii with strong winds and heavy rain

CBS News • 08 Sep 13:27

The Category 2 Hurricane Lowell passed west of Kauai and Oahu, bringing winds up to 105 mph, heavy rainfall and hazardous surf, prompting warnings and power outages across the islands.

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Hawaii Governor Orders School and Office Closures as Hurricane Lowell Approaches
Hawaii Governor Orders School and Office Closures as Hurricane Lowell Approaches

NBC News • 08 Sep 11:06

Governor Josh Green shut schools and government offices on Kauai, Niihau and Oahu for Tuesday while Hurricane Lowell, a Category 2 storm, is forecast to pass near the islands, bringing heavy rain and strong winds.

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Hurricane Lowell approaches Kauai as officials issue warnings and closures
Hurricane Lowell approaches Kauai as officials issue warnings and closures

San Francisco Chronicle • 08 Sep 06:01

Hurricane Lowell, a Category 2 storm with 110 mph winds, is set to pass near Kauai and Niihau, prompting a tornado watch, high-surf warning and the closure of schools and government offices.

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September 07, 2026
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Hawaii prepares for Category 3 Hurricane Lowell as warnings issued for Kauai, Niihau and Oahu
Hawaii prepares for Category 3 Hurricane Lowell as warnings issued for Kauai, Niihau and Oahu

NBC News • 07 Sep 20:04

The National Weather Service has placed hurricane warnings on Kauai and Niihau and a tropical storm warning on Oahu as Category 3 Hurricane Lowell approaches, prompting closures, travel suspensions and emergency preparations.

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Hurricane Lowell prompts warning for Kauai and Niihau as it nears western Hawaii
Hurricane Lowell prompts warning for Kauai and Niihau as it nears western Hawaii

CBS News • 07 Sep 13:51

The National Hurricane Center issued a hurricane warning for Kauai and Niihau as Category 3 Hurricane Lowell approached with 115-mph winds, forecasting heavy rain, storm surge and possible tornadoes.

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Hurricane Warning issued for Kauai and Niihau as Flood Watch spans Hawaii
Hurricane Warning issued for Kauai and Niihau as Flood Watch spans Hawaii

Hawaii News Now • 07 Sep 13:25

A Category 3 hurricane approaching Hawaii has prompted a warning for Kauai and Niihau and a statewide flood watch through Tuesday morning.

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Hurricane Lowell approaches Hawaii as Category 3 storm, prompting warnings and flood alerts
Hurricane Lowell approaches Hawaii as Category 3 storm, prompting warnings and flood alerts

FOX Weather • 07 Sep 09:38

Category 3 Hurricane Lowell is moving toward Hawaii, bringing heavy rain, flash flooding and high surf, leading officials to issue a hurricane warning for Kauai County and a state of emergency.

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Hawaii placed under hurricane watch as Lowell approaches
Hawaii placed under hurricane watch as Lowell approaches

San Francisco Chronicle • 07 Sep 03:18

The National Weather Service issued a hurricane watch for Kauai and a flood watch for all Hawaiian islands as Hurricane Lowell moves toward the state, bringing heavy rain, high surf and strong winds.

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September 06, 2026
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Hawaii declares emergency as Hurricane Lowell approaches
Hawaii declares emergency as Hurricane Lowell approaches

The Guardian • 06 Sep 19:14

Governor Josh Green announced a state of emergency as Hurricane Lowell, forecast to hit as a Category 2 storm, moves toward the islands, bringing heavy rain, surf and wind threats.

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Category 3 Hurricane Lowell approaches Hawaiian Islands with high surf, rain and flood risks
Category 3 Hurricane Lowell approaches Hawaiian Islands with high surf, rain and flood risks

Big Island Now • 06 Sep 15:57

Hurricane Lowell, a Category 3 storm with 125 mph winds, is expected to pass west of Niʻihau Monday night, bringing high surf, heavy rain and flood watches across the state.

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Hurricane Lowell turns toward Hawaii as state prepares for impacts
Hurricane Lowell turns toward Hawaii as state prepares for impacts

CNN • 06 Sep 13:48

Hawaii declared a state of emergency as Hurricane Lowell, a Category 3 storm, is expected to pass west of the islands, bringing strong surf, heavy rain and flash-flood risks.

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Hurricane Lowell Strengthens to Category 3 as It Approaches Hawaii
Hurricane Lowell Strengthens to Category 3 as It Approaches Hawaii

Big Island Now • 06 Sep 10:27

Hurricane Lowell, now a Category 3 storm with 125 mph winds, is expected to pass west of Niʻihau on Monday night, prompting tropical storm and hurricane watches for parts of the Hawaiian Islands.

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Hurricane Lowell expected to skirt Hawaii with heavy rain and surf hazards
Hurricane Lowell expected to skirt Hawaii with heavy rain and surf hazards

USA Today • 06 Sep 09:06

The Category 4 Hurricane Lowell will pass west of the Hawaiian Islands on Monday, bringing heavy rainfall, surf threats and possible tropical-storm conditions, officials said.

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Category 4 Hurricane Lowell Maintains Strength, Tropical Storm Conditions Expected for Kauaʻi County by Monday
Category 4 Hurricane Lowell Maintains Strength, Tropical Storm Conditions Expected for Kauaʻi County by Monday

Big Island Now • 06 Sep 06:28

Hurricane Lowell remains a Category 4 system moving northwest, with a tropical storm watch for Kauaʻi County and a hurricane watch for Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument as rain and surf threats increase through early next week.

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Hurricane Lowell expected to bring dangerous surf and heavy rain to Hawaii
Hurricane Lowell expected to bring dangerous surf and heavy rain to Hawaii

NBC News • 06 Sep 00:52

The National Hurricane Center warned that Hurricane Lowell could produce up to 10 inches of rain, mudslides and hazardous surf for the Hawaiian islands as it passes west of the archipelago early next week.

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September 05, 2026
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Hurricane Lowell expected to turn northward, bringing strong winds and heavy rain to Hawaiian islands
Hurricane Lowell expected to turn northward, bringing strong winds and heavy rain to Hawaiian islands

USA Today • 05 Sep 13:21

The Category 4 Hurricane Lowell is forecast to shift northward this weekend, passing west of Kauai and bringing major-hurricane force winds, heavy rainfall and hazardous surf to the Hawaiian Islands.

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Hawaii Braces for Potential Impacts as Hurricane Lowell Strengthens to Category 4
Hawaii Braces for Potential Impacts as Hurricane Lowell Strengthens to Category 4

New York Post • 05 Sep 01:34

Forecasts show Hurricane Lowell, now a Category 4 storm, may turn northward toward the western Hawaiian Islands, bringing heavy rain, strong winds and surf, while officials have declared an emergency.

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September 04, 2026
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Hurricane Lowell expected to turn toward Hawaii, posing major storm threats
Hurricane Lowell expected to turn toward Hawaii, posing major storm threats

USA Today • 04 Sep 16:33

The National Hurricane Center forecasts Hurricane Lowell will shift northward this weekend, bringing Category 3-level conditions within about 200 miles of Kauai and raising concerns about wind, surge and surf impacts.

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September 03, 2026
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Hurricane Lowell expected to turn toward western Hawaiian islands
Hurricane Lowell expected to turn toward western Hawaiian islands

USA Today • 03 Sep 20:59

The Category 4 Hurricane Lowell is forecast to shift northward toward Kauai and possibly other islands, prompting emergency declarations and preparedness warnings in Hawaii.

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National Hurricane Center projects Hurricane Lowell to turn northward, posing possible threat to Hawaii next week
National Hurricane Center projects Hurricane Lowell to turn northward, posing possible threat to Hawaii next week

hawaiinewsnow.com • 03 Sep 13:24

The NHC forecasts Hurricane Lowell will track westward south of the Hawaiian Islands before turning north as a major hurricane, with a wind advisory in effect for parts of Oahu, Maui County and the Big Island through Thursday.

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