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Hurricane Lowell Threatens Hawaii: State of Emergency Declared in Kauai and Niihau

Hurricane Lowell, with winds of 185 km/h, is approaching Hawaii, prompting a state of emergency in Kauai and Niihau. Shelters are open as the storm threatens sudden flooding, landslides, power outages, and coastal damage. The exact track and intensity at landfall remain uncertain, but preparations are underway for historic rain and waves.

Infobae2 days agoUSCredibility 27%View source

Score Breakdown

Mosaic Score7.1

Confidence0.7

Significance0.8

Source credibility0.3

Intelligence Tags

#hurricane #hawaii #state-of-emergency #flooding #evacuation #natural-disaster

Locations

KauaiNiihauHawaii

Entities

country

Source

Part of 2 situations

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United States — 55 developments

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activeClimate9h ago

Hurricane Lowell Threatens Western Hawaiian Islands; State of Emergency Declared

Hurricane Lowell, now a Category 3 storm, is approaching the western Hawaiian Islands, specifically Kauai and Niihau, prompting a state of emergency. Forecasts indicate nine-meter waves, 185 km/h winds, and risks of sudden flooding, landslides, and power outages. The exact track and intensity at landfall remain uncertain.

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