Kauai, Hurricane Lowell
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Hurricane Lowell track has nudged east, raising chances for near hurricane-force gusts on Kauai, as well as heavy rain across the Hawaiian Islands.
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 was skirting western Hawaii, bringing damaging winds, heavy rain and punishing waves, the National Hurricane Center said.
OHA’s Board of Trustees authorized up to $362,800 in disaster assistance during an emergency meeting Wednesday, with a focus on Kauaʻi, Niihau and West Oahu.
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Hurricane Lowell’s core moves north-northwest of Niihau, damaging wind, rain trails it overnight
Heavy rain, damaging waves and high winds are expected as Lowell makes a close pass to the western islands.
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.