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New forecast models show Hawaii in Hurricane Lowell's path
New York Post • • nation
Key Points:
- Hurricane Lowell has intensified into a Category 4 storm and is expected to make a sharp turn northward near the western Hawaiian Islands, potentially bringing damaging winds, dangerous surf, and flooding.
- Forecast models suggest Lowell’s center will stay offshore west of Kauai, possibly sparing the islands from the worst impacts, though heavy rainfall of 2 to 10+ inches could cause flash flooding and mudslides.
- The National Hurricane Center anticipates issuing watches for parts of Hawaii on Saturday, with Lowell likely closest to the islands on Monday.
- Lowell rapidly intensified from a tropical storm to a Category 5 hurricane in 36 hours, a rare event in the central Pacific, and may reach Category 5 status again.
- Meanwhile, Hurricane Karina is weakening, and Hurricane Marie, near Baja California, is expected to weaken but could cause hazardous surf along the California coast; Hawaii’s governor has declared an emergency to facilitate preparation and response efforts.
