Hurricane Lowell Heads for Hawaii | Columbia News

Hurricane Lowell is barreling toward Hawaii, threatening heavy rain, strong winds, and even tornadoes—especially near the tiny island of Niihau. Governor Josh Green ordered schools and government offices closed on Kauai and Niihau as a precaution, urging everyone to stay indoors, avoid travel, and steer clear of flooded areas and coastal zones. Though Lowell is downgraded slightly as it nears, it’s still expected to be a hurricane when closest to land. Tropical storm warnings are also in effect for Oahu and Maui, with up to 12 inches of rain possible on the Big Island—sparking fears of widespread flooding and power outages across the islands. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/d6cec8e5c4f73401