Lowell, Hawaii
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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.
Many residents of Kauai are without power and facing extensive destruction after Hurricane Lowell lashed the island with rain, flooding and strong winds.
Hurricane Lowell lashed Hawaii with damaging winds, heavy rainfall and powerful floods, knocking out power for 91% of a western island as it pushed farther into the Pacific on Tuesday.
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.