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Hurricane Lowell Remains Powerful Category 4 as Hawaii Braces for Possible Impacts
Officials activated shelters and 146 National Guard members as forecasters warned of heavy rain, 12-foot surf and possible outages.
- Hawaii Governor Josh Green declared a state of emergency Thursday to activate National Guard units as Hurricane Lowell, fluctuating between Category 4 and 5 strength with 160 mph winds, approaches Kauai late Monday.
- Supercharged by El Niño, the Pacific hurricane season has produced multiple threatening storms across the region. Lowell's ultimate path remains uncertain as the storm is expected to take a sharp turn north on Sunday, following interaction with high-pressure systems.
- Kauai officials issued a tropical storm watch late Saturday, warning of rainfall totals exceeding 10 inches in some areas and life-threatening surf. The county partnered with the American Red Cross to establish emergency shelters, though officials note these remain evacuation areas of last resort.
- Residents still recovering from Hurricane Lala are urged to maintain 14 days of supplies ahead of Lowell. Kauai County Mayor Derek S.K. Kawakami advised citizens to stay calm and patient, noting the community's lingering concern from 1992's Hurricane Iniki.
- Governor Green warned that Hawaii faces additional threatening tropical systems in coming weeks due to the active season. State officials continue clearing drainage systems and staging equipment across islands to mitigate potential damage from future storms.
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