Hurricane Lowell Impacts Hawaii with Damaging Winds and Flooding as it Weakens

Hurricane Lowell, now a Category 1 storm, is affecting Hawaii, specifically Kauaʻi County and Oʻahu. The storm is causing widespread power outages, significant flash flooding, damaging winds, and powerful waves. A Hurricane Warning remains for Kauaʻi County, with a Tropical Storm Warning for Oʻahu, and Flash Flood Warnings extended for Kauaʻi and Niʻihau. A rare tornado watch was also issued. Lowell is expected to weaken further into a tropical storm today.