Hurricane Lowell Threatens Hawaii with Floods, Mudslides, and Tornadoes
Source Summary
Hurricane Lowell brought damaging winds and heavy rains to Hawaii's western islands on Tuesday, creating threats of floods, mudslides, and tornadoes. Kauai and Ni'ihau are under hurricane warning, while Oahu, home to nearly 1 million residents, is under tropical storm warning.
Why it matters
The hurricane warning for Kauai and Ni'ihau and tropical storm warning for Oahu indicate immediate hazards to populated areas and critical infrastructure across Hawaii's main islands.
