Hurricane Lowell intensified to a Category 5 storm Wednesday in the Pacific Ocean and is expected to remain a powerful hurricane over the next several days, the National Hurricane Center said. The center of the cyclone was located about 445 miles (715 kilometers) south of Hilo,

Hurricane Lowell, a powerful Category 4 storm, is threatening Hawaii with life-threatening winds and surf, prompting urgent warnings and preparations across the islands.

Gov. Josh Green issued a statewide emergency proclamation Thursday as Hurricane Lowell threatened to make a sharp turn toward Kauai this weekend, but he emphasized that the forecast is still uncertain for the powerful storm’s exact path.

MIAMI — Tropical Storms Karina and Lowell formed Thursday in the Pacific Ocean, both of which were expected to become hurricanes in the next few days, the National Hurricane Center said. Tropical Storm Karina was located about 825 miles (1,

Hurricane Lowell grew alarmingly into a Category 5 storm as it hurtled towards Hawaii with winds nearing 160mph. Thankfully for the residents of the Hawaiian Islands, it since was downgraded to Category 4 but still remains a major threat according to officials.

The only two hurricanes to make direct landfall in Hawaii in modern history both made sharp turns before crossing over Kauai — a similar turn forecasters and emergency officials are watching closely as Hurricane Lowell moves south of the islands.

Tropical Storm Edouard made landfall near the Texas-Louisiana border on Tuesday, Sept. 1. The storm came ashore near Johnson Bayou, Louisiana, with maximum sustained winds of 60 mph. Heavy rain, storm surge,

The storm brought more than 10 inches of rain to parts of Southeast Texas, and some tropical moisture may stay in the area through the weekend.