Category 4 Hurricane Lowell has Kaua‘i residents remembering devastation of ‘Iniki 34 years ago

As of Thursday afternoon, John Bravender, Warning Coordination Meteorologist with the National Weather Service, said Lowell is not forecast to have the same impact as ‘Iniki, however, they are raising awareness about the approaching storm now, because it could happen.

Salvin Hilario was sentenced to five years in prison for the death of Kailon Tyndzik in a hit-and-run last year despite family protests against the plea deal.

The exact storm track and impacts remain uncertain; however, the county could experience strong winds, heavy rainfall, dangerous surf and coastal flooding beginning this weekend and continuing into early next week; Kauaʻi Emergency Management is coordinating closely with county, state and federal partners as well as with non-governmental organization and community partners, with updates provided as conditions warrant.

The past year in Hawai‘i has shown disasters such as hurricanes, volcanic eruptions, earthquakes and more can happen with little or no warning; steps you take to prepare for any emergency can help you be better prepared overall.

Some fluctuations in intensity are expected during the next few days; however, Lowell is expected to remain at or near major hurricane status by late Monday and Monday night when it is expected to make its closest approach to Kaua‘i County.

Kauaʻi authorities are appealing for public assistance to identify a man found deceased on Wednesday morning along the shoreline near Pono Kai Resort.

As of Thursday afternoon, John Bravender, Warning Coordination Meteorologist with the National Weather Service, said Lowell is not forecast to have the same impact as ‘Iniki, however, they are raising awareness about the approaching storm now, because it could happen.

The past year in Hawai‘i has shown disasters such as hurricanes, volcanic eruptions, earthquakes and more can happen with little or no warning; steps you take to prepare for any emergency can help you be better prepared overall.

Some fluctuations in intensity are expected during the next few days; however, Lowell is expected to remain at or near major hurricane status by late Monday and Monday night when it is expected to make its closest approach to Kaua‘i County.

Forecasters said that it is still too soon to determine the exact track of the Category 4 hurricane, which now has sustained winds near 140 mph.

The critical updates will help families throughout the state who experienced food loss because of impacts from Hurricane/Tropical Storm Lala.

The teacher selected will go on to represent Hawaiʻi at the National Teacher of the Year Ceremony in Washington, D.C.