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First Alert Forecast: Hurricane Warning posted for Kauai and Niihau, Flood Watch posted for all islands
Hawaii News Now • • nation
Key Points:
- A Hurricane Warning has been issued for Kauai and Niihau as Hurricane Lowell approaches, with hurricane conditions expected within 24 hours.
- Lowell is currently a Category 3 hurricane with winds of 115 mph, projected to pass close to Kauai and Niihau from late Monday through Tuesday.
- All Hawaiian islands may experience high surf and heavy rain, with coastal areas being particularly dangerous due to Lowell's northward movement.
- A statewide Flood Watch is in effect until Tuesday morning, indicating potential flooding across all islands.
- A High Surf Warning is active statewide due to life-threatening surf conditions expected on south and southwest shores through Wednesday.
