Hurricane Lowell will approach the western end of the main Hawaiian Islands late Sunday, bringing possible surf, rain, wind and flooding impacts particularly to the western portion of the state. The extent of impacts will be determined by the eventual track of Lowell,

In this case, the message is that there is higher-than-normal uncertainty on exactly where Hurricane Lowell will track as it passes the islands. In other words, how far offshore of Kauai and the far western island,

Lowell is maintaining its category 4 strength as it moves to the west about 585 miles south of Lihue, Kauai. Conditions are expected to remain favorable for the storm to maintain or even increase in strength over the next 2-3 days.

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

The Lowell varsity baseball team's coaching staff was also placed on leave.

It is still forecast to be at or near major hurricane strength when making its closest approach to the islands.

The Pacific is alive with activity with two major hurricanes and a hurricane in the basin. This is a quintessential result of the strong El Niño conditions in place as the increased rising air and reduced wind shear allow for more storms to develop.

LOWELL, MI — Construction is underway on a 72-unit apartment development in Lowell, with half the units reserved for middle-income households. Wheeler Development Group broke ground Aug. 26 on Lowell Flats,