Hurricane Lowell is battering Hawaii’s western islands with damaging winds and heavy rain, prompting warnings and emergency measures as the storm nears and passes the island chain. Multiple outlets report downed trees, flooding and concerns about flash flooding and mudslides, along with potentially dangerous coastal impacts.

Context from the reporting centers on the storm’s track and intensity as it approaches. The National Hurricane Center issues a hurricane warning for Kauai and Niihau, with the storm’s core expected to pass just west of Niihau around Monday night or early Tuesday. A flash flood warning is issued for Kauai, while Oahu receives a tropical storm warning. Several outlets also note that Hawaii has issued a statewide flood watch and that officials urge residents to stay off roads.

Coverage differs mainly in emphasis: some focus on observed impacts such as flooding and power outages, while others highlight forecast details such as expected rainfall totals and the storm’s category as it moves past. Authorities also frame preparations in the context of earlier storm impacts, with mention that Hawaii is still recovering from Hurricane Lala.