Hurricane Lowell brings severe weather to Kauai County, Hawaii

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Published: 2026-09-08T15:00:00Z
Category: weather
Source: National Hurricane Center (NOAA) / Kauai Now / Associated Press
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Hurricane Lowell is currently impacting Kauai and Niihau, bringing damaging winds of 50-80 mph, flash flooding, mudslides, and dangerous surf up to 30 feet. A Hurricane Warning is in effect for Kauai County, prompting school and government office closures. Significant rainfall, potentially reaching 24 inches on Kauai, is expected, posing substantial risks to residents and infrastructure.

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