Hurricane Lowell Triggers Hurricane Warning for Hawaiian Islands
· World · Hindustan Times, NBC News
A hurricane warning has been issued for the islands of Kauai and Niihau as Category 3 Hurricane Lowell approaches the Hawaiian chain. The storm is expected to pass west of Niihau between Monday night and early Tuesday, bringing potential storm surges and flash flooding. Forecasters expect 6-10 inches of rain on Kauai and 4-8 inches on Oahu and the Big Island. The National Hurricane Center reported the storm is moving north-northeast with maximum sustained winds of 115 miles per hour.
Why it matters
The hurricane poses a direct threat to infrastructure and public safety in Hawaii, necessitating urgent evacuations and emergency preparations.
Read the original report — Hindustan Times
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