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91% of KIUC customers without power as Lowell moves north of Kaua‘i, Ni‘ihau

Damage assessments will begin this morning, depending on weather conditions.

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

Donʻt let your guard down: The stormʻs core has moved 145 miles north of Līhuʻe, but the storm will still bring severe weather to Kauaʻi and Niʻihau for the next few hours on 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.

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.

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

Donʻt let your guard down: The stormʻs core has moved 145 miles north of Līhuʻe, but the storm will still bring severe weather to Kauaʻi and Niʻihau for the next few hours on 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.

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.

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

Although Hurricane Lowell's winds will not affect Hawaiʻi Island, the forecast continues to call for high surf and possibly heavy rains and flooding conditions.

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.

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4 West Maui public schools closed Tuesday due to unsafe road conditions

Four Hawaiʻi State Department of Education public schools in Lahaina will be closed Tuesday, Sept. 8, due to unsafe travel conditions along Honoapiʻilani Highway in the Olowalu area following impacts from Hurricane Lowell.

Maui Weather Forecast for September 08, 2026

South winds will remain strong this morning over Kauai and Oahu as Hurricane Lowell edges north of the state. A Hurricane Warning remains in effect for Kauai...

Council members give initial approval for $10 million to fund emergency expenses related to Hurricane Lala

The Maui County Council approved spending $10 million from emergency funds for recovery efforts following Hurricane Lala, although overall damage costs are rising to nearly $15 million.

Flash flooding in the Hawaiian Islands continues with Lowell; core of Lowell moving NNW of Niʻihau

Damaging winds, heavy rain and powerful waves continue impacting Kauaʻi this morning as the core of Lowell moves NNW of Niʻihau and further away from Kauaʻi.