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Hurricane Lowell Strikes Hawaii, Prompts Closures and Travel Delays

September 8, 2026BytesizenetworkLeave a Comment

Hurricane Lowell, a Category 2 storm with 110 mph winds, is currently passing just west of Niʻihau and Kauaʻi, Hawaii. The storm has prompted a hurricane warning for Kauaʻi County and a tropical storm warning for Oʻahu. Widespread closures of schools, government offices, and Līhuʻe Airport have been implemented as heavy rain, flash floods, and extreme surf are anticipated.

Hurricane Lowell, a Category 4 Storm, Poses Threat to Hawaii

September 6, 2026BytesizenetworkLeave a Comment

Hurricane Lowell, a powerful Category 4 storm, is currently located 615 miles south of Līhuʻe, Hawaii, with maximum sustained winds of 150 miles per hour. The storm is moving west-southwest at 8 miles per hour and is expected to make a northward turn on Monday, September 7, 2026. This shift could bring the hurricane close to Niʻihau and Kauaʻi on Tuesday and Wednesday, September 8-9, 2026, prompting a state of emergency across Hawaii.