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Category 4 Hurricane Lowell holding steady; tropical storm conditions possible by late Monday for Kauaʻi County
Big Island Now • • general
Key Points:
- A tropical storm watch is in effect for Kauaʻi County, including Kauaʻi and Niʻihau, as Hurricane Lowell, a Category 4 storm, approaches from the south with potential tropical storm conditions expected by late Monday or Monday night.
- Hurricane Lowell, located about 620 miles south-southwest of Līhuʻe, is moving northwest at 5 mph with a forecasted northward and then north-northeastward turn, potentially affecting Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument and Kauaʻi County.
- Significant rainfall is expected statewide, with Kauaʻi County forecast to receive 4 to 8 inches, possibly exceeding 12 inches, raising risks of flash flooding and mudslides, especially on Kauaʻi and the Big Island.
- Localized storm surge of 1 to 3 feet is possible in Kauaʻi County from Monday afternoon through Tuesday afternoon, and high surf advisories for south and east shorelines have been extended, with surf heights expected to increase to warning levels by Sunday night.
- Residents and visitors are urged to prepare emergency supplies, secure property, avoid floodwaters, and stay updated via official sources; Hawaiʻi County Civil Defense encourages reviewing preparedness plans and offers assistance through their contact resources.
