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Hurricane Lowell expected to pass near one Hawaiian island and cause major rains statewide
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· September 8, 2026
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Key points The storm is expected to bring damaging winds, mudslides, and heavy rain, with some areas potentially receiving up to 24 inches of rain. Hurricane Lowell is expected to pass near an island, bringing major rains statewide.
Hurricane Lowell is expected to pass near an island, bringing major rains statewide. Governor Josh Green has closed schools and government offices on certain islands, including Kauai and Niihau, as well as Oahu, due to the impending storm. The closures affect community colleges, state offices, and county offices.
A hurricane warning has been issued for Kauai County, which includes Kauai and Niihau, and part of the Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument. The storm is expected to bring damaging winds, mudslides, and heavy rain, with some areas potentially receiving up to 24 inches of rain. Further details on the storm and its expected impact are available from the source.
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Category: schools Published: September 8, 2026 Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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