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Hurricane Lowell brings heavy rain, power outages to Hawaii
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Key Points:
- Hurricane Lowell brought damaging winds and heavy rains to Hawaii’s western islands, causing widespread power outages on Kauai and prompting emergency officials to warn of flash floods and mudslides.
- Nearly all of Kauai's 35,000 utility members lost power, with sustained winds over 50 mph and gusts reaching up to 80 mph, although the hurricane did not make a direct hit and was weakening.
- Extensive damage on Kauai included downed trees and blocked roads, with about 300 people in shelters; Oahu also experienced flooding that closed coastal highways and required cleanup.
- Hawaii Governor Josh Green closed schools and government offices on Kauai, Oahu, and Maui ahead of the storm, with rainfall totals expected to reach up to 24 inches in some areas.
- Remnants of Hurricane Marie, downgraded from tropical storm status, continued to cause dangerous surf and rip currents along Southern California and Baja California coasts, leading to incidents like a Malibu driveway collapse.
