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Hurricane Lowell, a Category 2 storm, passed just west of Niihau and is moving northward away from Hawaii, but hurricane conditions remain for Kauai and Niihau with heavy rain (potentially up to 24 inches total on Kauai), a tropical-storm warning for Oahu, and a tornado watch in effect, along with dangerous surf and storm-surge risks as the system tracks north then northwest.
A Hurricane Warning is in effect for Kauai and Niihau as Category 3 Hurricane Lowell approaches Hawaii, with hurricane conditions, high surf and heavy rainfall expected within the next 24 hours. A statewide Flood Watch remains in effect through Tuesday morning, and a High Surf Warning covers southern and southwestern shores statewide. Residents should monitor official updates and take necessary precautions.
Hurricane Lowell has intensified to a powerful Category 3 with 125 mph winds and is turning toward Hawaii, with the eye forecast to pass about 100–200 miles west of Niʻihau Monday night. A tropical-storm watch remains for Kauaʻi County and a hurricane watch for Papahānaumokuākea; tropical-storm conditions could arrive late Monday for Kauaʻi and hurricane conditions Monday night in eastern Papahānaumokuākea. The islands face heavy rainfall (roughly 2–6 inches on the Big Island, 4–8 inches on Kauaʻi, with some spots 12 inches or more), potential storm surge of 1–3 feet near the coast, and elevated surf, plus a risk of tornadoes in rainbands. Officials urge residents to monitor forecasts, prepare emergency supplies, and follow alerts as Lowell approaches.
Hurricane Lowell remains a major Pacific hurricane with a sharp rightward turn toward Hawaii, likely missing the main islands but generating days of dangerous surf and significant rainfall. Forecasts expect winds up to about 50 mph in some areas and breaking waves up to 12–14 feet, with widespread rainfall of 4–8 inches and isolated totals over 10 inches on most Hawaiian islands. Most ensembles show Lowell staying west of the main islands, but a small chance of an easterly jog could bring impacts to Kauai. The Atlantic remains quiet through at least Sept. 11.
Hurricane Lowell has intensified to Category 4 and is forecast to turn north, keeping its center offshore west of Kauai. Forecasters warn watches could be issued for parts of Hawaii as Lowell nears, with expected rainfall of 3–6 inches on Kauai and the Big Island (islands may see isolated totals over 10 inches) and 2–4 inches on Maui, along with strong winds and dangerous surf; Hawaii Governor Josh Green has signed an emergency proclamation to aid preparation and response.
Hurricane Lowell remains a Category 4 storm about 450 miles south of Hawaii, with a forecasted weekend turn that could take its center west of Kauai, though track uncertainty remains high; wind advisories and a high-surf advisory are in effect, and forecasters warn residents to prepare for a potential major-hurricane threat next week, while Karina approaches the central Pacific but currently poses no land threat.
Three Pacific storms—Marie, Karina and Lowell—could intensify into hurricanes by the weekend as El Niño fuels an unusually active season, posing potential threats to Hawaii and, in a rare scenario, Southern California, though most forecast models keep the systems at sea for now.
Tropical Storms Karina and Lowell formed in the Pacific and are expected to strengthen into hurricanes, while Dolly formed in the Atlantic and could bring heavy rain to the Caribbean; no coastal watches were issued yet, but swells from Karina could trigger dangerous surf and rip currents for parts of southwest Mexico and the Baja California Peninsula. The NOAA also projects a below-average Atlantic hurricane season with 8–14 named storms, 3–6 hurricanes, and 1–3 major hurricanes.
A second person, Robin Rae Adair, has been arrested in connection to human remains found in a backyard in Lowell, facing charges of felony concealment of death and felony obstruction of justice. Adair used to live at the residence where the remains were found, and was located and arrested in Ocala, Florida. The investigation into the missing persons case, ongoing since October 2020, continues, with the current residents at the property not involved in the case. The remains are being sent to the medical examiner’s office for identification.
A body believed to be that of a missing 7-year-old girl named Anna has been found in the Merrimack River near a golf course in Tewksbury, Massachusetts. The recovery of the body was announced by Middlesex County District Attorney Marian Ryan, who expressed heartbreak over the outcome. Anna had last been seen on Sunday afternoon, and hundreds of people had assisted in the search.
The body of 7-year-old Anna Mburu, a girl with autism who went missing in Lowell, has been found in the Merrimack River near the Trull Brook Golf Course in Tewksbury. Anna was last seen riding her bike on Sunday, and her family reported her missing on Monday. Despite an extensive search effort, Anna's body was discovered in the river. Foul play is not suspected, and the cause of death will be determined by the medical examiner. The community is devastated by the tragic outcome.
The search for a missing 7-year-old girl with autism, Anna, has entered its second day in Lowell. Anna was last seen on Sunday afternoon in the Belvedere section of Lowell, wearing black shorts, a white vest, and a purple hair tie while riding a bike. The search was suspended overnight and resumed on Monday morning. Authorities have asked residents to check their properties and video footage for any signs of Anna. Tragically, Anna's body was later found in the Merrimack River.