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Kauaʻi residents, visitors, officials and nēnē prepare for Hurricane Lowell

On Sunday it was the calm before the storm, with Kauaʻi County officials urging residents to brace for severe weather starting to arrive Monday by stocking supplies, securing homes, and considering refuge areas as a last resort.

What Kauaʻi County residents, visitors need to know Monday about Hurricane Lowell

Now is the time to complete your emergency disaster and to-go kits, get your homes prepared for possible electric and water outages and know what resources are available.

Hurricane warning issued for Kaua‘i County as Lowell turns north with 115 mph sustained winds

Hurricane conditions are possible and tropical storm conditions are expected in Kaua‘i County beginning Monday afternoon or evening.

Princeville Utilities Co. issues precautionary water conservation notice for all customers

Customers are asked to limit water use to essential uses only such as drinking, cooking, laundry and sanitation purposes until Hurricane Lowell has safely passed and conditions have returned to normal.

High surf, wind and rain all big concerns as Hurricane Lowell’s latest track puts center closer to Kaua‘i County

David Hitzl, National Weather Service Emergency Response Specialist, said the biggest threat Category 3 Hurricane Lowell poses to Kaua‘i County is surf, which “is going to be enormous.”

Hawai‘i Department of Transportation statewide stream cleanups roundup: Kaua‘i

Crews on Aug. 16 began clearing Kainahola Stream in Kapaʻa along Kapaʻa Bypass Road; an estimated completion date will be released as work progresses.
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Nāpali Coast’s sacred side: Heiau, caves, moon calendar and ancient Hawaiian history
Nāpali Coast after rain: Waterfalls, rainbows, weather and when to go
The Hawaiian legends of the Nāpali Coast
Nāpali Coast by season: Best times for hiking, photography, wildlife viewing, boat tours

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What Kauaʻi County residents, visitors need to know Monday about Hurricane Lowell

Now is the time to complete your emergency disaster and to-go kits, get your homes prepared for possible electric and water outages and know what resources are available.

Hurricane warning issued for Kaua‘i County as Lowell turns north with 115 mph sustained winds

Hurricane conditions are possible and tropical storm conditions are expected in Kaua‘i County beginning Monday afternoon or evening.

Hawai‘i Department of Transportation statewide stream cleanups roundup: Kaua‘i

Crews on Aug. 16 began clearing Kainahola Stream in Kapaʻa along Kapaʻa Bypass Road; an estimated completion date will be released as work progresses.

University of Hawaiʻi receives $2M for development of artificial intelligence tools to protect food production systems

The 4-year project, in partnership with University of Nebraska-Lincoln, began Sept. 1 and will combine artificial intelligence, environmental sampling, advanced genetic analysis and high-resolution chemical analysis to identify and monitor potential risks to aquaculture, livestock and agricultural systems.

Entire state to be under flood watch from Sunday evening through Tuesday afternoon

Moisture along the eastern flank of Hurricane Lowell will bring periods of heavy rain to the main Hawaiian Islands late Sunday through Tuesday.

US Navy, NASA get 15-day extension on final environmental impact statement for Pacific Missile Range Facility, Kōkeʻe observatory

Granting the 15-day extension provides a 45-day acceptance period, the maximum allowable time by state law; the state now has until Sept. 29 to decide on impact statement.

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Funding released toward Tropical AgTech Center project in Hilo

The main goals of the Tropical AgTech Center are to improve the profitability of small farms on Hawaiʻi Island and to increase exports from the state.

Hawaii County Weather Forecast for September 07, 2026

Breezy easterly trade winds will continue to gradually veer to the east-southeast over the next day or so as Hurricane Lowell approaches the western islands...

Hawaii County Surf Forecast for September 07, 2026

Surf will remain elevated through tonight for south and east facing shores at High Surf Advisory levels. South swell from Hurricane Lowell is expected to rise...

High surf warning issued for parts of Big Island as Hurricane Lowell moves north

A hurricane warning has been issued for Kaua‘i and Ni‘ihau as Lowell is now 455 miles south-southwest of Līhu‘e.

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Hurricane Warning issued for Kauaʻi County; Rain from Lowell spreading over Kauaʻi and Oʻahu

(2 a.m. HST Monday, Sept. 7, 2026) A Hurricane Warning has been issued for the islands of Kauaʻi and Niʻihau as impacts from Lowell begin impacting the western islands. The National Weather Service says rainbands from Lowell are spreading over Kauaʻi and Oʻahu. At 2 a.m., the center of Hurricane Lowell was located about 415 […]

Maui Surf Forecast for September 07, 2026

Surf will remain elevated through tonight for south and east facing shores at High Surf Advisory levels. South swell from Hurricane Lowell is expected to rise...

Hurricane Watch issued for Kauaʻi and Niʻihau

The National Weather Service has issued a Hurricane Watch for Kauaʻi and Niʻihau. Hurricane conditions are possible and tropical storm conditions are expected in Kauaʻi County beginning Monday afternoon or evening.

West Coast Health Alliance issues immunization recommendations for 2026-2027

The West Coast Health Alliance (WCHA) is issuing immunization recommendations for the 2026-27 respiratory virus season.