Multiple sources report that Hurricane Lowell brought coastal flooding, road closures, and temporary shelter sites to Maui, but conditions have improved enough for schools and government offices to reopen Wednesday, Sept. 9. Maui County closed temporary service sites by the evening of Sept. 8 as the NWS Flood Watch expired and the storm weakened. Kauaʻi County faces more severe and prolonged impacts, with closures extending through at least Friday, Sept. 11.
- Hurricane Lowell caused coastal flooding and debris that forced road closures in South Maui and West Maui overnight into Sept. 8.
- Maui County opened temporary service sites at Lahaina Civic Center and Velma McWayne Santos Community Center, equipped with charging stations, in partnership with American Red Cross; both sites closed at 5 p.m. Sept. 8 as the NWS Flood Watch expired.
- Kamaʻole Beach Parks I, II & III and Keawakapu Beach Parks I & II closed due to coastal flooding and were expected to remain closed through Wednesday, Sept. 9.
- Olowalu Convenience Center closed due to the Honoapiʻilani Highway coastal flooding closure and was expected to reopen Sept. 9. (Maui Now)
- Gov. Josh Green announced that state and county offices, HIDOE public schools, University of Hawaiʻi campuses, and courts on Oʻahu, Maui, and Hawaiʻi Island will reopen Wednesday, Sept. 9.
- Four West Maui schools that closed Tuesday due to unsafe travel conditions are included in the Wednesday reopening.
- Kauaʻi County state and county offices, public schools, Kauaʻi Community College, and UH campus remain closed through Friday, Sept. 11, as crews restore power and clear debris.
- Storm damage was reported at Kauaʻi High School and Kekaha Elementary School; Kauaʻi students may potentially return to school Monday, Sept. 14, pending campus assessments. (Yahoo)
- Lowell has weakened and is moving away from Hawaiʻi, though NWS noted heavy rain, flash flooding, and high surf could continue in some areas.
- Motorists are advised to avoid affected coastal areas, use alternate routes, and not drive around barricades or through flooded roads; updated closures available at mauicounty.gov/roadclosures.
Sources
- Maui Now: Maui County temporary service sites to close as threats from Lowell diminish
- Maui Now: Kauaʻi closures continue; Oʻahu government offices reopen on Wednesday
- Yahoo: Oʻahu, Maui and Hawaiʻi Island public schools, offices will reopen on Wednesday
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