Hurricane Lowell Weakens to Category 3; Tropical Storm Warning for Kauai
Hurricane Lowell Weakens to Category 3; Tropical Storm Warning for Kauai
US · Published Sep 7, 2026
Hurricane Lowell, currently a Category 3 storm, is located approximately 550 miles south-southwest of Kauai, Hawaii, with maximum sustained winds of 120 mph and moving north at 6 mph.
A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for Kauai and Niihau, with tropical storm conditions expected by late Monday.

Impact & Risks

Kauai and Niihau are at risk of significant impacts from Hurricane Lowell, including damaging winds, flash flooding, and coastal inundation. Winds could reach sustained speeds of 39 mph or higher, with gusts exceeding 60 mph in terrain-accelerated areas. Over a foot of rain is possible in interior mountain regions, increasing the risk of mudslides and flash flooding. Coastal areas may experience damaging surf and localized storm surge. Tornadoes and waterspouts could cause scattered damage, including power outages and structural impacts. Other Hawaiian islands may see limited effects from rainfall and wind.

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