Hurricane Lowell Intensifies to Category 5 Near Hawaii
Hurricane Lowell Intensifies to Category 5 Near Hawaii
US · Published Sep 3, 2026
Hurricane Lowell has rapidly strengthened into a Category 5 storm, with maximum sustained winds of 160 mph (257 km/h) and higher gusts, according to the Central Pacific Hurricane Center (CPHC).
As of 11 a.m.

Impact & Risks

Hurricane Lowell poses a significant threat to areas in its path, with life-threatening surf and rip currents expected to affect parts of the Hawaiian Islands in the coming days. The storm's high winds and heavy swells could disrupt marine activities and pose risks to coastal communities. The forecast remains uncertain for the Labour Day weekend as Lowell and another storm, Karina, continue to influence weather patterns in the central Pacific.

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