Hurricane Lowell left parts of Hawaii with widespread power outages, flooding, road closures and dangerous surf.

HONOLULU (AP) — Damaging winds and heavy rains from Hurricane Lowell were pelting Hawaii’s western islands early Tuesday, bringing the threat of floods, mudslides and tornadoes.

Severe gales and heavy rain triggered by Hurricane Lowell battered the western islands of Hawaii on Tuesday, severing power to thousands and tearing up stretches of coastal roads. Along the Southern California coast, dangerous surf conditions created by the remnants of Hurricane Marie are expected to linger for several days.

Hurricane Lowell is expected to produce additional rainfall totals of 6 to 10 inches for Kauai, with a possible maximum total of 16 inches. On the Big Island, 4 to 8 inches of rain is expected, with isolated totals of 12 inches possible.

Officials in Hawaii are urging residents to prepare for heavy rains and flooding as Hurricane Lowell, a major Category 3 storm, prompted forecasters to issue a tropical storm warning for two islands.

The National Hurricane Center said the core of the storm was expected to pass near or just west of Niihau early Tuesday.