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Category 3 storm nears Hawaii, prompting warnings
NBC News • • general
Key Points:
- Hurricane Lowell, a Category 3 storm with sustained winds of 115 mph, is approaching Kauai and Niihau, prompting hurricane warnings for both islands and a tropical storm warning for Oahu.
- Kauai County officials have urged residents to complete preparations, shelter in place, and avoid roads by midday Monday, with special advisories for those in flood zones to seek safer accommodations or refuge centers.
- The storm is expected to bring 2 to 4 feet of storm surge, up to 16 inches of rain, and potential tornadoes, increasing risks of flash flooding and mudslides amid already saturated conditions from recent storms.
- Airlines including Hawaiian, Alaska, and United are suspending or adjusting flights to and from Kauai’s Lihue airport, offering flexible travel changes due to the approaching hurricane.
- State and county offices, schools, and courts in Kauai are closed until Tuesday, with Governor Josh Green emphasizing the importance of staying indoors and allowing emergency crews to respond effectively.
