Kaua‘i News Kauaʻi residents, visitors, officials and nēnē prepare for Hurricane Lowell
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Category 3 Hurricane Lowell forecast to pass near or just west of Niʻihau tonight into Tuesday morning
Kauaiʻi and Niʻihau will feel the impacts of Category 3 Hurricane Lowell Monday morning, with high winds, strong surf, high storm surge, possible flooding and possible tornadoes. September 07, 2026 · 06:08am
Flash flood, high surf warning in effect for Kauaʻi County
The National Weather Service has now issued a flash flood warning for Kauaʻi, Niʻihau.Kaua‘i News High surf, wind and rain all big concerns as Hurricane Lowell’s latest track puts…
Hawai‘i News Hawai‘i Department of Transportation statewide stream cleanups roundup: Kaua‘i
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Kaua‘i News
What Kauaʻi County residents, visitors need to know Monday about Hurricane Lowell
Gov. Josh Green announced the closure of state, county offices, Department of Education schools, Hawaiʻi State Judiciary operations on Tuesday, Sept. 8.
Category 3 Hurricane Lowell forecast to pass near or just west of Niʻihau tonight into Tuesday morning
Kauaiʻi and Niʻihau will feel the impacts of Category 3 Hurricane Lowell Monday morning, with high winds, strong surf, high storm surge, possible flooding and possible tornadoes.
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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Hawaii News
What Kauaʻi County residents, visitors need to know Monday about Hurricane Lowell
Gov. Josh Green announced the closure of state, county offices, Department of Education schools, Hawaiʻi State Judiciary operations on Tuesday, Sept. 8.
Category 3 Hurricane Lowell forecast to pass near or just west of Niʻihau tonight into Tuesday morning
Kauaiʻi and Niʻihau will feel the impacts of Category 3 Hurricane Lowell Monday morning, with high winds, strong surf, high storm surge, possible flooding and possible tornadoes.
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.
Big Island News
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.
Hurricane Lowell to pass near Kauaʻi on Monday night, but bringing high surf, heavy rain to Big Island
Surf is forecast for up to 16 feet for south- and west-facing shores of Hawaiʻi Island, and flooding is possible due to expected heavy rain.
Maui News
Hawaiʻi public schools and offices in Kauaʻi County to close Tuesday due to Hurricane Lowell
All 15 Hawaiʻi State Department of Education public schools on Kauaʻi, along with Niʻihau High & Elementary School and Department offices in Kauaʻi County, will be closed Tuesday, Sept. 8, due to anticipated impacts from Hurricane Lowell.
40 years in San Diego: Alaska Airlines kicks off anniversary celebration with 50th nonstop destination
Alaska Airlines is commemorating 40 years in San Diego with a major milestone: the launch of the carrier’s 50th nonstop from San Diego International Airport. The new seasonal route to Loreto, Mexico, takes off Dec. 19, just in time for a warm winter escape. Tickets are available now on alaskaair.com.
Lowell moving north-northeast and approaching the western Hawaiian Islands
(11:22 p.m. HST Sunday, Sept. 6, 2026) Hurricane Lowell continues its advance toward the western Hawaiian Islands with maximum sustained winds between 110 and 115 mph. A Hurricane Warning is in effect for Kauaʻi and Niʻihau; and a Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for Oʻahu.
