Lowell Looms Near Hawaii with Heavy Rain and Dangerous Surf

Hurricane Lowell remains a major Category 4 storm that will pass just west of the main Hawaiian Islands over Labor Day weekend, bringing heavy rainfall (4–10 inches across most of Hawaii, with up to 14+ inches in some areas), dangerous surf, and possible tropical-storm to hurricane conditions in parts of Kauai and offshore near the Papahānaumokuākea area; storm surge could reach 1–3 feet in Kauai and up to 1 foot on Oahu. Forecasters warn a small eastward track shift could worsen winds, so residents should monitor forecasts, heed warnings, and complete hurricane preparations this weekend.