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Hawaii's western islands hit by fierce winds from Hurricane Lowell, leaving extensive damage

Hawaii's western islands hit by fierce winds from Hurricane Lowell, leaving extensive damage

Damaging winds and heavy rains from Hurricane Lowell pelted Hawaii’s western islands, causing widespread power outages

Hawaii's western islands hit by fierce winds from Hurricane Lowell, knocking out power

Hawaii's western islands hit by fierce winds from Hurricane Lowell, knocking out power

Damaging winds and heavy rains from Hurricane Lowell pelted Hawaii’s western islands and has caused widespread power outages

Where is Tropical Storm Lowell headed? See latest path tracker

Where is Tropical Storm Lowell headed? See latest path tracker

Tropical Storm Lowell passed close to the Hawaiian Islands but is now weakening and moving away from the islands.

Hurricane Lowell Leaves Kaua‘i Struggling with Power Outages and Flooding

Hurricane Lowell Leaves Kaua‘i Struggling with Power Outages and Flooding

Hurricane Lowell has caused widespread damage across Hawai‘i, particularly on Kaua‘i, where over 90% of residents are without power due to downed trees, utility poles, and power lines. Lingering tropical moisture is maintaining the threat of heavy rainfall and flooding, while dangerous surf conditions persist statewide. Emergency crews are actively assessing damage and working to restore services, but extended outages are expected. The Hawai‘i National Guard has deployed personnel and resources to assist with recovery efforts, including high-water vehicle teams and aerial damage assessments. State officials are also monitoring potential storm developments in the Eastern Pacific as hurricane season continues.

Hurricane Lowell Brings Severe Impacts to Hawaii

Hurricane Lowell Brings Severe Impacts to Hawaii

Hurricane Lowell, a powerful Pacific hurricane, intensified to Category 5 strength in early September 2026 before tracking near the Hawaiian Islands. Although the storm did not make direct landfall, it passed west of Niʻihau and Kauai, bringing damaging winds, heavy rainfall, flooding, and mudslides. Wind gusts exceeding 90 mph (145 km/h) were recorded in parts of Kauai, leading to widespread power outages and significant infrastructure damage. Emergency crews have been actively responding to debris and damage across the affected areas. The Global Empowerment Mission (GEM) has been on the ground, providing immediate assistance to impacted communities.

Downpours, rip currents and tornadoes: What Hurricane Lowell may bring

Downpours, rip currents and tornadoes: What Hurricane Lowell may bring

The powerful storm is not expected to make a direct landfall but is still forecast to bring serious weather to the islands.

Hurricane Lowell expected to pass near one Hawaiian island and cause major rains statewide

Hurricane Lowell expected to pass near one Hawaiian island and cause major rains statewide

Hurricane Lowell was expected to cause major rains across Hawaii on Tuesday as its core was projected to pass over or near the sparsely populated island of Niihau

Hurricane Lowell passes just west of Hawaii, threatening winds and rain

Hurricane Lowell passes just west of Hawaii, threatening winds and rain

Forecasters do not expect Hurricane Lowell to make landfall in Hawaii, but they warned the storm could still have significant impacts.

See Hurricane Lowell path tracker, forecast, spaghetti models

See Hurricane Lowell path tracker, forecast, spaghetti models

Hurricane Lowell is passing just west of the Hawaiian island Niihau on Tuesday, Sept. 8, according to the National Hurricane Center.

Hurricane Lowell brings heavy rain and strong winds to Hawaii

Hurricane Lowell brings heavy rain and strong winds to Hawaii

Hurricane Lowell, a Category 2 storm with maximum sustained winds of 110 mph (177 km/h), is currently passing west of Hawaii, particularly impacting the islands of Kauai and Niihau. The National Hurricane Center has issued a hurricane warning for Kauai County and a tropical storm warning for Oahu. The storm is expected to bring heavy rainfall, with totals of 4 to 8 inches (10 to 20 cm) for Kauai and up to 24 inches (61 cm) in isolated areas. The Big Island could see an additional 3 to 8 inches (7 to 20 cm) of rain, while Oahu and Maui may receive 2 to 5 inches (5 to 13 cm). The storm is also causing life-threatening surf, rip currents, and the potential for tornadoes and waterspouts.

Hurricane Lowell Forces School and Office Closures in Hawaii

Hurricane Lowell Forces School and Office Closures in Hawaii

Hurricane Lowell is approaching Hawaii, bringing hurricane-force winds, flash flooding, damaging surf, and the possibility of tornadoes. As of Monday night, the storm was located 135 miles southwest of Lihue, Kauai, with maximum sustained winds of 110 mph. It is moving north-northeast at 18 mph and is expected to pass near or just west of Niihau overnight into Tuesday. The Hawaii State Department of Education has announced the closure of all public schools and offices on Oahu and in Kauai County for Tuesday, 8th September. Governor Josh Green has also ordered the closure of state and county offices, courts, and other government facilities in the affected areas.

Hurricane Lowell Nears Hawaii With Major Impacts Ahead

Hurricane Lowell Nears Hawaii With Major Impacts Ahead

Hurricane Lowell is expected to pass just west of Hawaii from Monday into Tuesday, but its large size could spread dangerous conditions well beyond the storm’s center. Kauaʻi and Niʻihau face the greatest risk of tropical-storm-force winds, heavy rain, flash flooding and mudslides, while rough surf, rip currents and coastal flooding could affect other islands. Rainfall could reach 8–12 inches in parts of the western islands, with locally higher totals possible, while storm surge may reach 1–3 feet in some coastal areas.