Hurricane Lowell Hawaii 2026
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Island getaway hit with urgent warning after hurricane damage
The Hawai'i Tourism Authority posted an advisory asking visitors to reconsider trips to Kaua'i.
Kaua'i received nearly 1.42 million visitors in 2025, according to Hawaii's Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism.
Kaua'i County Mayor Derek Kawakami discouraged tourists from visiting the island.
Hurricane Lowell hits West Kauai
The storm surge washed out the Waimea Pier.
Tracy Valente said she rode out the hurricane inside the house that lost its roof.
The storm brought down several large trees further west.
Hurricane Lowell lashes Hawaii causing power outages and flooding
Floodwaters topped a coastal highway north of Honolulu on Oahu's western edge.
Last month, Hurricane Lala brushed past Hawaii and caused landslides and widespread power outages.
Sustained winds on Kauai measured just above 50 mph at Lihue Airport during Hurricane Lowell.
“As the light comes up and the extent of the damage from Hurricane Lowell comes into focus, we want to ensure that no additional emergency situations arise unnecessarily,”
Hawaii issues first-ever tornado watch as Hurricane Lowell approaches
The tornado watch was in effect until 4 a.m. Tuesday.
The National Hurricane Center expected offshore wave heights to peak between 30 and 50 feet as the storm passes by Hawaii.
Hurricane Lowell was a Category 2 storm as it approached Kauai on Monday evening.
Hurricane Lowell passes near Hawaii causing major rains and damage
Several vessels sank and piers were destroyed at the Port Allen small boat harbor on Kauai.
A powerful El Niño has formed in the central equatorial Pacific Ocean.
Ni'ihau has fewer than 100 permanent residents.
Hurricane Lowell nears Hawaii with warnings for three islands
Hawaii Gov. Josh Green said there were winds of around 100 mph and greater offshore of Kauai.
Hawaii was still recovering from Tropical Storm Lala, which impacted the Big Island the previous month and caused at least one death and power loss for more than 100,000 people.
Hurricane Lowell was a Category 2 hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 110 mph as it approached Hawaii on Monday.
Hurricane Lowell threatens Hawaii
The National Hurricane Center said tropical storm-force winds from Hurricane Lowell extended nearly 200 miles (320km).
Sustained winds on Kauai at Lihue airport measured just above 50mph (80km/h).
Ni'ihau has fewer than 100 permanent residents.
Hawaii braces for Hurricane Lowell
Mayor Derek Kawakami of Kauai issued an emergency proclamation in anticipation of the hurricane.
Lowell became the second Category 5 hurricane of the season.
Only two other Pacific hurricanes in recorded history have regrouped to a Category 5 after losing strength mid-path: Emilia (1994) and Ioke (2006).
“Residents should not assume conditions will be limited to areas near the storm’s center,”
Hawaii declares state of emergency as Hurricane Lowell approaches
Lowell was a category 3 hurricane early on Sunday morning with winds of 125 miles per hour.
Hawaii Governor Josh Green said Hurricane Lala caused at least $43m in infrastructure damage on the Big Island and $4.6m in damage to homes.
As of Saturday, Hurricanes Karina, Lowell and Marie were all churning in the Pacific at the same time.
Hurricane Lowell threatens Hawaiian islands with life-threatening surf
Governor Josh Green said on Sunday that a slight eastward shift in Lowell's track had increased the potential for tropical storm-force winds.
The northeast Pacific hurricane season has included 15 named storms to date, according to Colorado State University.
Hurricane Lowell reached Category 5 overnight Friday before weakening to Category 3 by Sunday.
Hurricane Lowell forecast to make sharp turn near Hawaii
The National Hurricane Center issued a tropical storm watch for Kauai County and a hurricane watch for portions of the Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument late Saturday.
The island of Nihoa has up to a 76% chance of 58-mph winds on Tuesday, September 8, and a 51% chance of hurricane-force winds.
The National Hurricane Center said water could reach 1 to 3 feet above ground in Kauai County and up to a foot in Oahu, if peak surge occurs at the time of high tide.