Hurricane Lowell is forecast to pass south of the Hawaiian Islands as a major hurricane Wednesday into Thursday, bringing strong winds and heavy rain. A second storm, Hurricane Karina, is tracking toward the region and may pose additional concerns through the holiday weekend.
- Hurricane Lowell is expected to strengthen into a major hurricane by Wednesday night and pass south of the Big Island late Wednesday into Thursday, with gusty winds persisting through Friday.
- Maui can expect breezy-to-strong trade winds beginning as early as Tuesday afternoon, with increased rainfall favoring windward and mountain areas overnight.
- A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for offshore Hawaii waters from 40 to 240 nautical miles out.
- Hurricane Karina, currently about 1,500 miles east of the Big Island, is forecast to approach within 600 miles by Saturday, keeping the holiday weekend forecast uncertain.
- Property owners should monitor both storms closely as conditions could affect guest arrivals, outdoor amenities, and property safety through the Labor Day weekend.
Source: Maui Now
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