Hurricane Lowell Threatens Kauai and Niihau, Triggers Warnings Across Hawaii

Lowell, a Category 3 hurricane, is nearing Hawaii with hurricane warnings for Kauai and Niihau and a tropical-storm warning for Oahu. Officials urge residents to shelter in place, secure supplies, and heed warnings as a 2–4 foot storm surge and up to 16 inches of rain threaten the islands; the storm is expected to pass west of Kauai and Niihau overnight into Tuesday, potentially disrupting flights and prompting closures of state and county offices and schools.