Hurricane Lowell Holds at Cat 4 as Kauaʻi Braces for Monday Tropical-Storm Conditions

Category 4 Hurricane Lowell remains powerful off Hawaii as Kauaʻi County is under a tropical-storm watch with tropical-storm conditions possible by late Monday. Forecasts show a northwest then north-northeastward track with increasing forward speed, and potential 1–3 feet of storm surge in surge-prone areas. Rainfall could total 4–8 inches on Kauaʻi (up to 12+ inches in spots), 2–6 inches on the Big Island (isolate up to 10 inches), and 2–4 inches on Maui, raising risks of flash flooding and mudslides. Officials urge monitoring forecasts, stocking emergency supplies, and avoiding floodwaters while preparations continue.