Central Pacific Hurricane Center Issues Advisory for Powerful Hurricane Lowell Approaching Hawaii.

Hurricane Lowell, a powerful Category 3 storm with sustained winds of 125 mph, is forecast to pass west of Kauaʻi County on Monday night. A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for Kauaʻi and Niʻihau, and a Hurricane Watch for the Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument. The entire state of Hawaii is under a Flood Watch, with periods of heavy rain, flash flooding, high surf, and potential storm surge and tornadoes expected.