Weather tracker: Hurricane Lowell pounds Hawaii’s western islands
Hurricane Lowell struck the western Hawaiian islands, bringing strong winds and heavy rain that damaged homes, infrastructure and vegetation on Niʻihau, Kauaʻi and Oʻahu. The storm also prompted Hawaii's first tornado watch, a rare meteorological alert for the state. Emergency services are assessing the impact and assisting residents as recovery efforts begin. Several neighborhoods faced power outages, and officials issued evacuation orders for low‑lying areas.