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Hurricane Lowell barrels toward Hawaii lashing the state with flooding, dangerous surf
FOX Weather • • general
Key Points:
- Hurricane Lowell, currently a Category 3 storm with 115 mph winds, is approaching Hawaii's western islands, prompting a Hurricane Warning for Kauai County and parts of the Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument.
- The storm has already caused flash flooding on Oahu and is generating high surf advisories statewide, with waves expected to reach up to 14 feet and potentially 20 feet along some coasts.
- Hawaii Governor Josh Green declared a state of emergency ahead of Lowell's closest approach, which is forecasted for late Monday into early Tuesday as the hurricane moves north-northeast at 10 mph.
- Although models predict Lowell will pass 100 to 150 miles west/southwest of Kauai, its large wind field will still bring tropical storm-force gusts, heavy rain, and coastal flooding threats to the islands.
- By Tuesday, Lowell is expected to weaken and accelerate northward, leading to a decrease in wind speeds and surf intensity across Hawaii.
