Hurricane Lowell Forces School and Office Closures in Hawaii
Hurricane Lowell Forces School and Office Closures in Hawaii
US · Published Sep 8, 2026
Hurricane Lowell is approaching Hawaii, bringing hurricane-force winds, flash flooding, damaging surf, and the possibility of tornadoes.
As of Monday night, the storm was located 135 miles southwest of Lihue, Kauai, with maximum sustained winds of 110 mph.

Impact & Risks

The National Hurricane Center has issued a Hurricane Warning for Kauai County and a Tropical Storm Warning for Oahu. Kauai could experience rainfall of 4-8 inches, with isolated totals reaching 24 inches, while Oahu may see 2-5 inches, with totals up to 10 inches. These conditions could lead to significant flash flooding, mudslides, and coastal flooding. Dangerous surf and rip currents are also expected, with storm surges raising water levels by 2-4 feet in Kauai County and up to 1 foot on Oahu. Tornadoes are possible near Kauai and Niihau, with a few also possible across other parts of Hawaii.

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