First Alert Forecast: Hurricane Lowell expected to move towards the state, impacts possible early next week
Key Points:
- The National Hurricane Center forecasts Hurricane Lowell to continue westward south of the Hawaiian Islands before turning north as a major hurricane late this weekend or early next week.
- There is a potential for a major hurricane to impact Hawaii next week, prompting preparedness measures.
- A Wind Advisory is in effect through Thursday afternoon for parts of Oahu, Maui County, and the Big Island.
- Remnant moisture from Hurricane Karina may increase the likelihood of showers over the weekend.
- Swells from Hurricane Lowell are expected to affect south and southeast shores today, with extra-large surf anticipated on south and southwest shores early next week.