Tropical Storm Lowell and Category 4 Hurricane Karina are both tracking westward in the Pacific, with official forecasts currently keeping them south of Hawaii. Forecast uncertainty leaves open the possibility that one or both systems could come closer to the islands between September 4 and 9.
- Tropical Storm Lowell is about 850 miles east-southeast of Hilo, moving west at 12 mph with 60 mph winds, and is expected to strengthen into a hurricane by Monday or Tuesday.
- Category 4 Hurricane Karina has 145 mph sustained winds but is farther east and not yet a direct threat to Hawaii.
- Current official forecasts and most models keep both storms south of the Hawaiian Islands, but a developing trough could shift Lowell’s track closer.
- The highest-risk window for potential impacts to Hawaii is Friday, September 4 through Wednesday, September 9.
- Property owners should monitor forecasts closely over the coming days as model uncertainty remains high due to possible interaction between the two systems.
Source: Hawaii News Now
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