Hawaii, Hurricane Lowell
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Kauai has been told to brace for damaging winds, flooding rain and dangerous surf as Hurricane Lowell approaches.
A hurricane warning is in effect for Kauai and Niihau and a tropical storm watch is in effect for Oahu due to Hurricane Lowell.
As the hurricane moved closer, the Hawaiian island of Kauai’s annual marathon was canceled. Some residents went ahead with their holiday weekend plans.
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Powerful Category 2 Hurricane Lowell track shift could cause rare, direct hit on Hawaiian Islands
Powerful Hurricane Lowell is expected to make a possible rare, direct hit on Hawaii as heavy rain associated with the Category 2 hurricane has already triggered flash flooding on Oahu, and damaging surf is pounding Hawaii's southern shores.
Hurricane Lowell track has nudged east, raising chances for near hurricane-force gusts on Kauai, as well as heavy rain across the Hawaiian Islands.
Forecasters warn Lowell could be near major hurricane strength as it moves close to the western Hawaiian Islands next week.