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The Guardian - US
The Guardian - US
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Gabrielle Canon

Hawaii has often dodged the path of hurricanes. Why did it see so many storms this summer?

A satellite image showing Hurricane Lowell near Hawaii.
A satellite image by Noaa shows Hurricane Lowell near Hawaii on Tuesday, 8 September 2026. Photograph: NOAA/AP

Hurricane Lowell surged near the Hawaiian Islands this week, leaving a trail of downed trees and power lines, crumbled roads, sunken boats and destroyed piers on the island of Kauai.

Residents were left to grapple not only with the damage, but the rising risks to the tropical archipelago as sea surface temperatures climb.

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