Multiple news sources report that Hurricane Lowell struck Hawaii’s main islands, causing significant damage including coastal flooding, downed power lines, and widespread outages. The storm is linked to at least two deaths and prompted Governor Josh Green to request a federal major disaster declaration for Kauai and Maui counties. Lowell has since been downgraded to a tropical storm and is moving westward over open water.
- Hurricane Lowell passed near Hawaii’s main islands as a Category 2 storm — the strongest to directly affect the Hawaiian Islands since Hurricane Iniki in 1992
- At least two deaths are linked to the storm: a 74-year-old man found near Kauai’s shoreline, believed to be a storm surge victim, and a homeless man on Oahu killed when a tree fell on his tent
- Coastal flooding closed roads in South Maui; debris was reported on highways and transportation infrastructure was damaged across Maui Nui
- Parks, public facilities, and county offices were temporarily closed on Kauai and Oahu; all flights at Lihue Airport were canceled on Monday
- A cargo port on Lanai that supplies the island’s food and goods was rendered inoperable by the storm (Scrippsnews)
- Oceanfront resorts on Kauai sustained damage from intense winds and storm surge
- More than 300 National Guard members were deployed across the islands; emergency crews prioritized restoring power to hospitals
- Governor Green stated damage is likely in the hundreds of millions of dollars
- Governor Green requested a federal major disaster declaration from President Trump to expedite aid for Kauai and Maui counties
- Lowell has since been downgraded to a tropical storm and is no longer threatening land
- A new Tropical Storm Norbert formed Thursday in the Pacific but is not threatening land, with no coastal watches or warnings in effect (Scrippsnews)
Sources
- Scrippsnews: Hurricane Lowell battered Hawaii’s western islands and is linked to at least 2 deaths
- Mezha: Hurricane Lowell Strikes Hawaii, Killing One and Leaving Tens of Thousands Without Power
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