Hawaii officials urge residents and visitors to prepare for tropical storm conditions as Hurricane Lowell passes to the west. Forecasters warn of heavy rain that can lead to flooding and possible mudslides, particularly where runoff can overwhelm drainage.
The National Hurricane Center issues a tropical storm warning for Kauai and Niihau. The storm is described as a major Category 3 hurricane, with sources noting forecasters expect Lowell to pass west of the islands later Monday and Tuesday as it continues traveling north. While outlets focus on the potential local impacts—such as flash flooding and mudslides—reports converge on the timing and the NHC warning area, and they do not indicate evacuation orders in the provided accounts.
