Hurricane warning issued for western Hawaii as Lowell approaches
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Key Points:
- Hurricane Lowell, a Category 3 storm with 115-mph winds, is approaching western Hawaii, prompting a hurricane warning for Kauai and Niihau islands.
- The storm is expected to pass near the Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument and move just west of the main Hawaiian Islands by Monday night, gradually weakening but remaining a hurricane through Tuesday.
- Lowell is forecast to bring heavy rainfall, with up to 14 inches possible on Kauai, raising concerns about flash flooding and mudslides, especially on Kauai and the Big Island.
- The hurricane could cause a storm surge of up to 3 feet in Kauai County and create dangerous surf and rip current conditions across many Hawaiian islands.
- There is a risk of several tornadoes near Kauai and Niihau Monday afternoon through night, with additional twisters possible elsewhere in Hawaii.
