Hurricane Lowell, Hawaii
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Hurricane Lowell is forecast to turn northward and approach the islands of Kauaʻi and Niʻihau on Monday, the National Weather Service reported.
Even paradise can have storms. Hawaii's hurricane history has been particularly hard on one of its main islands. Here's what you need to know.
Hurricane Lowell remains a major, 140-mph hurricane. Forecasts show the storm passing near Kauai and Niihau early next week, potentially at major hurricane strength.
With the potential for Hurricane Lowell to hook toward Kauaʻi as Iniki did 34 years ago, Kauaʻi County Mayor Derek Kawakami is asking residents to ready themselves just in case.
The Pacific is teeming with tropical activity and there could be a close call with Lowell on Hawaii, while tropical moisture is forecast to bring downpours to the southwestern United States,
Hawaii often enjoys a powerful protection during hurricane season, but El Niño has supercharged the threat.