Hurricane Lowell Threatens Hawaii's Kauai and Niihau as Category 3

Hurricane Lowell, a former Category 5 now at Category 3 with winds of 195 km/h, is approaching Hawaii, prompting alerts for Kauai and Niihau. The storm is expected to pass near the islands on Monday, with uncertainty remaining on the exact track and potential impacts. This is part of an active Pacific hurricane season influenced by strong El Niño conditions, raising the risk of significant wind and surf damage.