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Hurricane Polo has intensified to Category 5 status with 180 mph winds, threatening Mexico and pushing moisture into New Mexico. Simultaneously, a potential storm system approaches Hawaii, while California declared a state of emergency to prepare for a historic 'super' El Niño that is already breaking temperature records.
Category 3 Hurricane Lowell is tracking toward Hawaii with 125 mph winds and its eye forecast to pass 100–200 miles west of Niʻihau Monday night. It will drive large surf (peaking up to 14 feet on east shores and 12 feet on south shores) and bring heavy rainfall statewide (Big Island 2–6 inches with isolated 10 inches; Kauaʻi 6–10 inches, potentially higher in spots). A flood watch is in effect statewide and tornadoes are possible in rainbands. Residents should monitor forecasts, secure outdoor items, and avoid floodwaters.
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.
Tropical Storm Moke is strengthening as it moves west-northwest toward the Hawaiian Islands, bringing heavy rainfall (5–10 inches on the Big Island, with isolated totals up to 15 inches) and gusty winds tonight into Sunday. The center is forecast to pass south of the Big Island, with winds remaining robust but gradually weakening. Residents should be alert for potential life-threatening flooding and mudslides in windward terrain; Maui could see 3–6 inches of rain on the east side, with 1–2 inches elsewhere. Swells from Moke will affect eastern and southern shores over the next few days, and another advisory is expected around 5 p.m. HST.
A new tropical depression, Two-C, formed southeast of Hawaii and is expected to strengthen into Tropical Storm Moke, tracking west-northwest toward the islands and bringing heavy rain (up to 15 inches on Hawaii Island) and dangerous surf, posing flood and mudslide risks this weekend.
Tropical Storm Lala continues to bring life-threatening flooding, heavy rain, and gusty winds to Hawaii, with the Big Island and Maui County bearing the brunt and Oahu/Kauai expected later. Forecasters warn of up to 30–35 inches of rainfall on windward Big Island and 2–6 more inches across the rest of the islands, while winds gust up to around 70 mph (Molokai observed a 92 mph gust). A flood watch/warning and a 1–2 foot storm surge are in effect along portions of the coasts. Residents should shelter, avoid flooded roads, and stay tuned for updates as conditions can worsen through tonight and into tomorrow.
Tropical Storm Lala has formed in the Central Pacific and is forecast to bring heavy rain (up to 20 inches possible), strong winds, and large surf to Hawaii over the weekend, with a hurricane watch issued for the Big Island. Residents on Oahu and other islands are urged to prepare, secure property, and monitor advisories as NOAA/NHC tracks Lala amid other Atlantic disturbances.