Hurricane Lowell approaches Hawaii
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Lowell slams Hawaii with hurricane-force winds, leaving one island in a near-total blackout
Hurricane Lowell left parts of Hawaii with widespread power outages, flooding, road closures and dangerous surf.
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Hawaii's western islands hit by fierce winds from Hurricane Lowell, leaving extensive damage
Damaging winds and heavy rains from Hurricane Lowell were pelting Hawaii's western islands early Tuesday, bringing the threat of floods, mudslides and tornadoes.Along the Southern California coast, dangerous surf conditions kicked up by the remnants of Hurricane Marie were expected to stick around for several days.
Fierce winds downed trees and caused widespread power outages on the island of Kauai, home to 73,000 residents.
Lowell never officially made landfall, but its widespread impacts made it one of Hawaii's most consequential tropical cyclones in decades.
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.
Hurricane Lowell is approaching Hawaii, bringing heavy rain and potential flooding to the islands. Authorities have issued warnings and urged residents to prepare for disruptive weather conditions. Meanwhile,