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Hurricane Lowell Weakens, But Hawaii Faces Lingering Dangers
8 Sep
Summary
- Hurricane Lowell is weakening but still poses risks to Hawaii.
- Dangerous surf, heavy rain, and gusty winds remain concerns.
- Warnings are in place for Kauai, Niihau, and Oahu.
Hurricane Lowell, a Category 1 storm, is currently moving away from Hawaii in the Pacific Ocean. While it is expected to weaken into a tropical storm, its presence continues to generate hazardous conditions across the Hawaiian Islands.
Officials are urging residents to remain vigilant as the storm's large size still poses risks, including dangerous surf, localized flooding, and strong winds. These impacts are expected to persist even as Lowell weakens. Kauai and Niihau are under a Hurricane Warning, indicating decreasing threats, while much of Oahu, including Honolulu, is under a Tropical Storm Warning.
Numerous other alerts are in effect, including High Surf Warnings for south-facing shores and High Surf Advisories for east-facing shores, due to large swells. A Flood Advisory is in place for Oahu due to moderate to heavy rainfall, and a Flood Watch covers most of the state. These conditions are expected to gradually subside by Tuesday evening, but localized impacts may linger.
