Hurricane Lowell approaches Hawaii
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Hawaii’s western islands hit by fierce winds from Hurricane Lowell, leaving extensive damage
HONOLULU (AP) — Damaging winds and heavy rains from Hurricane Lowell pelted Hawaii’s western islands Tuesday, knocking out power to thousands and ripping up stretches of beachside roads. Along the Southern California coast,
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.
Fierce winds downed trees and caused widespread power outages on the island of Kauai, home to 73,000 residents.
Islands of Kauai and Ni’ihau are under hurricane warning, while Oahu is under a tropical storm warning
Lowell never officially made landfall, but its widespread impacts made it one of Hawaii's most consequential tropical cyclones in decades.
Tropical Storm Moke is passing to the south of Hawaii's Big Island on Sunday, close enough to dump a foot or more of rain on communities dealing with the aftermath of Hurricane Lala.
Hurricane Lowell nears Hawaii, prompting warnings for Kauai and Niihau. Australians are advised to stay informed as the storm brings heavy rain, flash flooding, and dangerous surf to the islands.
AN URGENT hurricane warning has gone into effect in Hawaii as residents scramble for supplies ahead of a powerful storm bearing down on the islands. Shelves have been stripped of emergency gear