Maui Prepares for Hurricanes Lowell and Karina
Maui Prepares for Hurricanes Lowell and Karina
US · Published Sep 3, 2026
Maui County officials are urging residents and visitors to prepare as Hurricanes Lowell and Karina approach the Hawaiian Islands.
Hurricane Lowell has rapidly intensified into a Category 5 storm and is expected to pass about 400 miles south of the islands over the next few days.

Impact & Risks

The primary risks from Hurricane Lowell include strong winds, elevated surf, and potential power outages. Gusts of up to 55 mph are forecast under the current Wind Advisory, which remains in effect until 6 a.m. Friday. South-facing shores of Maui County may experience high surf this weekend, though no surf advisories have been issued yet. Hurricane Karina is expected to weaken and pass well northeast of the islands, posing minimal risk. However, the fluid nature of these storms increases the uncertainty of their impacts, particularly for Hurricane Lowell, which could shift closer to the islands depending on its trajectory.

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