Category 3 Hurricane Lowell Triggers Watches for Kauai County and Marine Monument

Hurricane Lowell, a Category 3 storm, is moving through the Central Pacific, prompting hurricane watches for Kauai County and the Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument. The National Hurricane Center anticipates a northward turn for the storm. Hawaii is preparing for potential impacts while still recovering from a previous storm, Lala, highlighting ongoing regional vulnerability.