Hurricane Lowell struck Hawaii as a Category 2 storm, causing coastal flooding that closed roads in South Maui, widespread power outages, and significant infrastructure damage across the islands. The storm has since weakened to tropical storm strength and is moving north.
- Coastal flooding from Hurricane Lowell closed roads in South Maui and other parts of Maui Nui, with debris accumulating on highways and public facilities temporarily shut down.
- Tens of thousands of customers lost power statewide, and Governor Josh Green warned total losses could reach hundreds of millions of dollars.
- Kauai bore the brunt of the storm, with downed power lines, trees, and debris prompting officials to urge residents to stay in place.
- More than 300 National Guard members were deployed to assist with recovery, including restoring power, clearing roads, and responding to landslides.
- Lowell is the strongest hurricane to directly impact the main Hawaiian Islands since Category 4 Hurricane Iniki in 1992, and the third storm to approach Hawaii in just over three weeks.
Source: Mezha
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