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Hurricane Lowell expected to pass near one Hawaiian island and cause major rains statewide
NBC News • • general
Key Points:
- Hawaii Gov. Josh Green ordered the closure of schools and government offices on Kauai, Niihau, and Oahu due to the approach of Hurricane Lowell, which is expected to bring severe weather conditions including damaging winds and heavy rainfall.
- Kauai County, under a hurricane warning, faces potential hazards such as mudslides, dangerous rip currents, and up to 24 inches of rain, with tornadoes also possible near Kauai and Niihau.
- Oahu, home to nearly 1 million residents, is under a tropical storm warning, with isolated rainfall of up to 10 inches expected on Oahu and Maui, and up to 12 inches on the Big Island.
- The National Hurricane Center forecasts the hurricane’s core to pass near or just west of Niihau, with the storm expected to remain a hurricane despite weakening winds.
- Gov. Green emphasized the importance of staying indoors, avoiding travel and shorelines, preparing for power outages, and following official emergency instructions to ensure public safety.
