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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

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.

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

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 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 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 Threatens Hawaii with Heavy Rain and High Winds

Hurricane Lowell Threatens Hawaii with Heavy Rain and High Winds

Hurricane Lowell, the second Category 5 hurricane of the 2026 Pacific season, has weakened to a Category 3 storm but remains a significant threat to Hawaii. As of Sunday, September 6, 2026, Lowell is located approximately 575 miles south-southwest of Lihue and 595 miles southwest of Honolulu. The storm is moving north-northwest and is expected to turn north and north-northeast, with its closest approach to the western Hawaiian Islands, particularly Kauai and Ni'ihau, anticipated late Monday night. Tropical storm warnings have been issued for Kauai and Ni'ihau, with the storm expected to bring heavy rainfall, high winds, and storm surge to the region. Lowell is forecast to remain a major hurricane through Monday before gradually weakening as it encounters wind shear and cooler waters. (Source: weather.com, 2026-09-06 12:16:33 GMT)

Hurricane Lowell Approaches Western Hawaiian Islands with Hurricane and Tropical Storm Warnings Issued

Hurricane Lowell Approaches Western Hawaiian Islands with Hurricane and Tropical Storm Warnings Issued

Hurricane Lowell is advancing toward the western Hawaiian Islands, with maximum sustained winds of 110-115 mph as of 11:22 PM HST on September 6, 2026 (source: Maui Now). The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Hurricane Warning for Kauaʻi and Niʻihau, and a Tropical Storm Warning for Oʻahu. At 11:00 AM HST on September 7, 2026, the hurricane was located approximately 275 miles southwest of Līhuʻe, Kauaʻi, and 310 miles southwest of Honolulu, Oʻahu, moving north-northeast at 17 mph. The storm is expected to pass near or just west of Niʻihau tonight and early Tuesday before turning northwest and slowing down by early Wednesday. Hurricane-force winds extend up to 60 miles from the center, with tropical-storm-force winds reaching up to 175 miles.

Hurricane Lowell Brings High Surf, Heavy Rain, and Flash Flood Risks to Hawaii

Hurricane Lowell Brings High Surf, Heavy Rain, and Flash Flood Risks to Hawaii

Hurricane Lowell, a Category 3 storm, is moving north-northeast at 18 mph and is expected to pass near or just west of Niʻihau on Monday night into early Tuesday (source: Big Island Now, 2026-09-07). The storm, with sustained winds of 110 mph, is causing widespread impacts across the Hawaiian Islands, including high surf, heavy rainfall, and potential flash flooding. Hurricane-force winds extend up to 70 miles from the center, while tropical-storm-force winds reach up to 175 miles. A high surf warning is in effect for the Big Island, with waves of 12 to 16 feet expected along south-facing shores. Rainfall totals could reach up to 12 inches on the Big Island and 24 inches in some areas of Kauaʻi County. Tornadoes are also possible near Kauaʻi and Niʻihau.

Hurricane Lowell Approaches Hawaii, Hurricane Warning Issued for Kauai and Niihau

Hurricane Lowell Approaches Hawaii, Hurricane Warning Issued for Kauai and Niihau

Hurricane Lowell, currently a Category 3 storm with sustained winds of 115 mph (185 km/h), is moving north-northeast at 10 mph (16 km/h) and is approximately 450 miles (724 km) southwest of Lihue, Hawaii. The storm is expected to pass 75 to 95 miles (121 to 153 km) west of Niihau late Monday night into Tuesday. A Hurricane Warning has been issued for Kauai and Niihau, with the potential for damaging winds, heavy rainfall, and significant coastal impacts. Rainfall exceeding 12 inches (305 mm) is possible in some areas, particularly in the interior mountains of Kauai. High surf warnings are also in effect, with waves reaching 20 to 30 feet (6 to 9 meters) along south- and west-facing shores.

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.