Radio Silence Amid Lowell Reveals Critical Gap In Emergency Plan Hurricane Lowell has exposed the fragility of emergency radio communication in Hawaiʻi The Independent UK · Sep 11
Weather tracker: Hurricane Lowell pounds Hawaii’s western islands Widespread damage across Ni‘ihau, Kauaʻi and O‘ahu, while in Japan further heavy rainfall causes widespread flooding The Guardian - UK · Sep 11
Tropical Storm Norbert Forms Near Mexico: What the Pacific's Next Storm Could Mean Tropical Storm Norbert formed off Baja California Sur as Lowell fades from its Category 5 peak and El Niño fuels an active Pacific season. Latin Times · Sep 10
Hawaii has often dodged the path of hurricanes. Why did it see so many storms this summer? The island chain has tended to avoid the worst effects, but Hurricanes Lowell and Lala left a trail of damage this year The Guardian - US · Sep 10
Hurricane Lowell Leaves One Dead and Kauai in the Dark: What to Know About Hawaii's Recovery Hurricane Lowell killed one man on Oahu and knocked out power to over 36,000 Kauai homes. See the full damage report and recovery timeline. Latin Times · Sep 9
A second hurricane just sideswiped Hawaii – why the islands’ usual force field seems to be down in 2026 The Hawaiian Islands rarely see significant hurricane damage, but they just experienced the effects of their second hurricane in a year as Hurricane Lowell’s eyewall brushed Niihau, west of Kauai, on Sept. 8, 2026. The Conversation · Sep 9
Hurricane Lowell leaves at least one dead, knocks out power in Kauai County At least one person died on Oahu after Hurricane Lowell swept past Hawaii, while wind gusts above 80mph knocked out power to around 90% of homes and businesses in Kauai County as the state began cleaning up Tuesday, according to PowerOutage.com. The Times of India · Sep 9
Hurricane Lowell Path and Updates: Hawaii Braces for 60 Centimetres of Rain and Severe Mudslides Hurricane Lowell is causing severe weather in Hawaii, prompting closures of schools and offices. The storm brings heavy rain, damaging winds, and hazardous surf, with warnings for Kauaʻi and Oʻahu. International Business Times UK · Sep 8
Hurricane Lowell takes aim at Hawaii: schools shut, evacuations urged as dangerous winds, flooding and 16 inches of rain threaten Kauai Hawaii braces for Hurricane Lowell's dangerous approach tonight. Kauai and Niihau face the greatest risk from destructive winds and heavy rain. Authorities have closed schools and urged residents to stay indoors and avoid travel. Powerful waves and possible tornadoes add to the storm's threats across the islands. Residents are advised… The Economic Times · Sep 8
Hawaii on alert as powerful Hurricane Lowell approaches with 120 mph winds, dangerous flooding and possible mudslides; residents told to prepare Hurricane Lowell is approaching Hawaii, bringing heavy rain and potential flooding to the islands. Authorities have issued warnings and urged residents to prepare for disruptive weather conditions. Meanwhile, Hurricane Marie is generating dangerous surf along Mexico and California coasts. Large swells from Marie are expected to continue for several days.… The Economic Times · Sep 7
Hurricane Lowell: Hawaii residents issued warning as Category 3 storm could cause floods and mudslides The Miami-based center issued the warning for Kauai and Niihau as Lowell was forecast to pass the islands to the west late Monday and Tuesday while traveling north The Independent UK · Sep 6
Hawaii declares state of emergency as Hurricane Lowell approaches islands Storm, which may make impact as soon as Monday, is third system in weeks to threaten state during hurricane season The Guardian - US · Sep 6
Rare train of cyclones fuelled by historic El Nino make their way across Pacific Several storms, including Hurricane Lowell and Hurricane Karina, moved through the Pacific Ocean on Wednesday, fuelled by a historically strong El Nino that has already been linked to extreme weather around the globe and is expected to persist through to February. France 24 · Sep 2