<p>The center of Hurricane Lowell passed west of the Hawaiian islands and is moving away, but risks of flooding and mudslides remain.</p><p>On Tuesday, damaging winds and heavy rains from Hurricane Lowell affected Hawaii's western islands, resulting in power outages and threats of flash floods and mudslides.</p><p>Winds downed trees and caused significant power outages on the island of Kauai, which has a population of approximately 73,000 residents. The Kauai island utility cooperative reported that nearly all of its members were without power early Tuesday.</p>
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Hurricane Lowell Causes Power Outages on Kauai, Hawaii
Hurricane Lowell impacted Hawaii's western islands with strong winds and heavy rains on September 8, 2026, leading to widespread power outages on Kauai. The storm's center has moved away, but flooding and mudslide risks persist.
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Hurricane Lowell’s fierce winds and rains knocks out power on Hawaii’s Kauai
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Hurricane Lowell Causes Power Outages on Kauai, Hawaii