Hurricane Lowell approaches Hawaii
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Hurricane Lowell pummelled Kauai and Niihau Monday with heavy rain, powerful winds, life-threatening surf and even the threat of tornadoes.
Hurricane Lowell track has nudged east, raising chances for near hurricane-force gusts on Kauai, as well as heavy rain across the Hawaiian Islands.
Fierce winds downed trees and caused widespread power outages on the island of Kauai, home to 73,000 residents.
A tropical storm warning has been issued for Kauai and Niihau as Hurricane Lowell, a Category 3 cyclone, continues on a path to move just west of the islands.
Hurricane Lowell is passing just west of the Hawaiian island Niihau on Tuesday, Sept. 8, according to the National Hurricane Center.
A hurricane warning is in effect for Kauai and Niihau and a tropical storm watch is in effect for Oahu due to Hurricane Lowell.