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    • Flash flood, high surf warning in effect for Kauaʻi County

    The National Weather Service has extended the flash flood warning for Kauaʻi, Niʻihau until 4:30 a.m.

    Hawai‘i News What Kauaʻi County residents, visitors need to know Tuesday about Hurricane Lowell

    Kaua‘i News Kauaʻi emergency management sounded outdoor warning siren on Niʻihau as Hurricane…

    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. September 07, 2026 · 11:00pm

    In the wake of Hurricane Lowell, a new website shares most recent rainfall, wind speed data

    A University of Hawaiʻi team created a tracker to share vital insights into rainfall and wind speed, help communities prepare and respond to weather events efficiently.

    Hawai‘i News Residents, visitors urged to evacuate from oceanfront properties on Kauaʻi’s…

    Kaua‘i News Kauaʻi residents, visitors, officials and nēnē prepare for Hurricane Lowell

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    Flash flood, high surf warning in effect for Kauaʻi County

    The National Weather Service has extended the flash flood warning for Kauaʻi, Niʻihau until 4:30 a.m.

    In the wake of Hurricane Lowell, a new website shares most recent rainfall, wind speed data

    A University of Hawaiʻi team created a tracker to share vital insights into rainfall and wind speed, help communities prepare and respond to weather events efficiently.

    Hurricane Lowell passes Kauaʻi County; but dangerous wind, surf and flooding conditions continue

    The core of Hurricane Lowell has moved 110 miles north of Līhuʻe, but the storm with 105 mph sustained winds and higher gusts is still bringing severe weather to Kauaʻi and Niʻihau through Tuesday.

    What Kauaʻi County residents, visitors need to know Tuesday 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

    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.
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    In the wake of Hurricane Lowell, a new website shares most recent rainfall, wind speed data

    A University of Hawaiʻi team created a tracker to share vital insights into rainfall and wind speed, help communities prepare and respond to weather events efficiently.

    Hurricane Lowell passes Kauaʻi County; but dangerous wind, surf and flooding conditions continue

    The core of Hurricane Lowell has moved 110 miles north of Līhuʻe, but the storm with 105 mph sustained winds and higher gusts is still bringing severe weather to Kauaʻi and Niʻihau through Tuesday.

    What Kauaʻi County residents, visitors need to know Tuesday 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.

    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.

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    University of Hawaiʻi team create a tracker to share vital insights into rainfall, wind speed across the state

    In the wake of Hurricane Lowell, a new website shares most recent rainfall, wind speed data that are a major concern across the Hawaiian Islands.

    Community donations needed to replenish food pantries across Hawaiʻi Island following Lala

    As an active hurricane season continues, The Salvation Army corps food pantries in Hilo, Honokaʻa, and Kona are urgently seeking monetary donations to address growing shortages.

    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.

    Lowell brings dangerous conditions to Kauaʻi, Niʻihau and high surf to Big Island

    Although Lowell remains far to the west of Hawaiʻi Island, the forecast continues to call for high surf and possibly heavy rains and flooding conditions.

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    Oʻahu State Courts and Kauaʻi Judiciary operations closed Tuesday due to Hurricane Lowell

    The Hawaiʻi State Judiciary announces that state courts and Judiciary operations on Oʻahu will be closed on Tuesday, Sept. 8, due to Hurricane Lowell. The closure is in addition to the previously announced closure of the courthouse and Judiciary operations on Kauaʻi.

    Hawaiʻi State Capitol closed for operations on Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2026 due to Hurricane Lowell

    The Hawaiʻi State Capitol will be closed on Tuesday, Sept. 8, following Gov. Josh Green’s announcement regarding the closure of state offices on Oʻahu and Kauaʻi due to Hurricane Lowell impacts.

    Expansion of closure order for State, County offices and public schools for Oʻahu and Kauaʻi County

    Gov. Josh Green announced that state and county offices, Hawaiʻi State Department of Education public schools, Oʻahu and Kauaʻi campuses of the University of Hawaiʻi and Hawaiʻi State Judiciary facilities on Oʻahu and in Kauaʻi County will be closed today, Tuesday, Sept. 8, because of the continuing threat and impacts of Hurricane Lowell.

    Partial closure of Honoapiʻilani due to debris on road; Part of South Kīhei Road impacted by high surf

    (Update: 12 a.m., Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2026) Maui police implemented a partial closure of the Honoapiʻilani Highway about a half hour before midnight due to lots of debris on the road between Māʻalaea and Ukumehame. The closure extends from Kapoli Street in Māʻalaea to Ehehene Street in Ukumehame. The closure is impacting northbound traffic in the Lahaina direction.