The island is reeling after the storm and may be largely without power for days to come.

Hurricane Lowell caused significant damage on Kauai as it brought powerful winds and rain to the Hawaiian islands on Monday, September 7, and overnight into Tuesday. These before-and-after satellite

As the hurricane moved closer, the Hawaiian island of Kauai’s annual marathon was canceled. Some residents went ahead with their holiday weekend plans.

The Sheraton Kauai Resort evacuated guests from lower-level rooms but sustained more damage than anticipated. Sand and boulders washed into rooms at another property.

Hurricane Lowell remains a Category 3 storm with 110 mph winds as it moves north-northeast toward the western islands. A Hurricane Warning is in effect for Kauai and Niihau.

Hawaiian Electric tells us with most of the work following Hurricanes Lowell and Lala completed on Oahu and Hawaii Island, HECO crews are shifting focus to assist with recovery efforts on Kauai,

The first team arrives Thursday, with trucks and equipment following Friday. Hawaiian Electric restored power to most Oahu customers by Wednesday.