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

The Līhuʻe Airport closed at 2:30 p.m. on Monday, and state, county offices, Department of Education schools, and Hawaiʻi State Judiciary operations will be closed on Tuesday.

Kauaʻi emergency management sounded outdoor warning siren on Niʻihau as Hurricane Lowell gets near

The siren was activated Monday night before hurricane-force winds from Lowell were forecast to arrive, giving residents a final signal to move indoors and stay there

Hurricane Lowell bringing dangerous conditions to Kauaʻi County: flash flooding, damaging waves, high winds, possible tornadoes

The storm with sustained winds of 110 mph is moving north-northeastward at 18 mph, with the core forecast to pass near or just west of Niʻihau tonight and early Tuesday.

Residents, visitors urged to evacuate from oceanfront properties on Kauaʻi’s south and west shores

People living or staying at exposed oceanfront properties on Kauaʻi that could get high storm surge should move to a safer location as soon as possible, before wind, rain and ocean conditions make travel unsafe.

Flash flood, high surf warning in effect for Kauaʻi County

The National Weather Service has now issued a flash flood warning for Kauaʻi, Niʻihau.

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

The Līhuʻe Airport closed at 2:30 p.m. on Monday, and state, county offices, Department of Education schools, and Hawaiʻi State Judiciary operations will be closed on Tuesday.

Hurricane Lowell bringing dangerous conditions to Kauaʻi County: flash flooding, damaging waves, high winds, possible tornadoes

The storm with sustained winds of 110 mph is moving north-northeastward at 18 mph, with the core forecast to pass near or just west of Niʻihau tonight and early Tuesday.

Residents, visitors urged to evacuate from oceanfront properties on Kauaʻi’s south and west shores

People living or staying at exposed oceanfront properties on Kauaʻi that could get high storm surge should move to a safer location as soon as possible, before wind, rain and ocean conditions make travel unsafe.

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.

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Hawaii County Weather Forecast for September 08, 2026

Southeast to south winds will strengthen tonight as Hurricane Lowell approaches. The core of Lowell is forecast to pass near Niihau tonight into early Tuesday...

Hawaii County Surf Forecast for September 08, 2026

Warning level surf along south facing shores of all islands tonight in response to Hurricane Lowell moving northward through the area. Surf will continue to...

High surf warning for south and west shores on Hawai‘i Island with swells up to 16 feet

Several beach parks on Hawai‘i Island remain closed due to the dangerous high surf.

Dangerous conditions expected for Kauaʻi, Niʻihau and Oʻahu overnight

Hurricane Lowell continues north and Kauaʻi County and Oʻahu are expecting a night of more flash flooding, high winds and dangerous surf.

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Siren sounded on Niʻihau ahead of hurricane-force winds

The Kauaʻi Emergency Management Agency has sounded the outdoor warning siren on Niʻihau this evening as hurricane-force winds from Hurricane Lowell move toward the island.

Dangerous conditions expected for Niʻihau, Kauaʻi and Oʻahu as Lowell brings flooding, waves, high winds

(Update: 5 p.m. HST Monday, Sept. 7, 2026) Dangerous conditions are expected on Niʻihau, Kauaʻi and Oʻahu as Hurricane Lowell brings flash flooding, damaging waves and high winds.

UH Oʻahu campuses, Kauaʻi CC closed Tuesday due to Hurricane Lowell

All University of Hawaiʻi campuses and facilities on Oʻahu and Kauaʻi Community College will be closed Tuesday, Sept. 8, as a precautionary measure due to the possible impacts of Hurricane Lowell.

Conditional reactivation of Navy ʻAiea Hālawa Shaft to increase resilience of Navy water system

The Hawaiʻi Department of Health has conditionally approved the reactivation of the Navy’s ʻAiea Hālawa Shaft as a water source for the Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam Public Water System.