Tropical Storm Warning Issued for Kauaʻi and Niʻihau as Hurricane Lowell Approaches
Tropical Storm Warning Issued for Kauaʻi and Niʻihau as Hurricane Lowell Approaches
US · Published Sep 7, 2026
The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Tropical Storm Warning for Kauaʻi and Niʻihau as Hurricane Lowell, a Category 3 storm with maximum sustained winds of 125 mph (201 km/h), approaches the Hawaiian Islands.
As of 5 a.m.

Impact & Risks

Kauaʻi and Niʻihau are expected to experience tropical storm-force winds of 39 mph (63 km/h) or higher starting Monday afternoon, with gusts potentially exceeding 60 mph (97 km/h) in some areas. Heavy rainfall, with over a foot (30 cm) possible in interior mountain regions of Kauaʻi, could lead to flash flooding and mudslides. Coastal areas on south and west-facing shores may see damaging surf reaching heights of 20 to 30 feet (6 to 9 meters) and coastal inundation of 1 to 3 feet (0.3 to 0.9 meters). Additionally, there is a risk of fast-moving waterspouts and tornadoes in the rainbands near Kauaʻi and Niʻihau on Monday and Monday night.

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