Hawaii, Hurricane Lowell
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Forecasters say Tropical Storm Norbert has formed in the Pacific Ocean and isn't threatening land. The Miami-based National Hurricane Center says on Thursday the storm was about 685 miles southwest of the southern tip of the Baja California peninsula of Mexico.
Fierce winds downed trees and caused widespread power outages on the island of Kauai, home to 73,000 residents.
Tropical Storm Lowell passed close to the Hawaiian Islands but is now weakening and moving away from the islands.
Hurricane Lowell passed Oahu with wind gusts up to 80 mph, leaving 21,000 without power. Flash flood watches remain in effect.