Cat 5 hurricane Lowell roars near Hawaii
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It became one of the strongest hurricanes of 2026 on Wednesday. A sharp north turn ahead could put parts of Hawaii in danger. Here's what you need to know.
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - State and county emergency crews are actively mobilizing personnel and heavy equipment across the islands as Hurricane Lowell threatens a northward turn toward the state. The system underwent rapid intensification Friday morning, restrengthening into a category 4 storm with sustained winds of 150 miles per hour.
LIHUE, Hawaii (KHON2) – Kauaʻi officials are urging residents to prepare now as Hurricane Lowell’s forecast track brings the storm dangerously close to the Garden Island early next week. The forecast remains uncertain,