Hurricane Lowell Threatens Hawaii with Heavy Rain and High Winds
Hurricane Lowell Threatens Hawaii with Heavy Rain and High Winds
US · Published Sep 7, 2026
Hurricane Lowell, the second Category 5 hurricane of the 2026 Pacific season, has weakened to a Category 3 storm but remains a significant threat to Hawaii.
As of Sunday, September 6, 2026, Lowell is located approximately 575 miles south-southwest of Lihue and 595 miles southwest of Honolulu.

Impact & Risks

Hurricane Lowell poses significant risks to Hawaii, particularly Kauai and Ni'ihau. Heavy rainfall of 6 to 10 inches, with isolated totals of up to 14 inches, is expected in Kauai, while the Big Island could see 4 to 8 inches of rain, with isolated totals of 12 inches. Maui and other islands may experience 2 to 4 inches of rain, with localized totals reaching 8 inches. The storm could also bring storm surges of 1 to 3 feet in Kauai County and up to 1 foot in Oahu, leading to potential coastal flooding. Dangerous surf conditions, with waves up to 14 feet, and rip currents are expected across the island chain, particularly on south-facing coasts. Flash flooding and mudslides are also possible, especially in areas with steep terrain. (Source: weather.com, 2026-09-06 12:16:33 GMT)

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