Hawai‘i News What Kauaʻi County residents, visitors need to know Monday 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 · 06:23pm
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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Kaua‘i News
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.
What Kauaʻi County residents, visitors need to know Monday 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
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.
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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Hawaii News
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.
What Kauaʻi County residents, visitors need to know Monday 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.
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.
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.
Big Island News
Lowell brings dangerous conditions to Kauaʻi, Niʻihau and high surf, possible heavy rain 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.
Hawaii County Weather Forecast for September 08, 2026
Southeast to south winds will strengthen tonight as Hurricane Lowell approaches. The core of Lowell is forecast to pass near Niihau tonight into early Tuesday...
Maui News
Partial closure of Honoapiʻilani due to debris on road
(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.
Peak of the Hurricane Lowell is arriving with damaging winds, rain and waves impacting Kauaʻi County
Hurricane Lowell is at its closest approach to the islands, currently passing just west of Niʻihau, brining damaging winds, heavy rain and powerful waves to Kauaʻi County. Lowell remains a category 2 hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 110 mph and higher gusts.
