Hurricane Louel Strikes Western Hawaii, Schools Closed, Flood and Landslide Risk

Hurricane Lowell (also referred to as Louel) has made landfall on Hawaii's western islands, prompting Governor Green to declare a state of emergency. Destructive winds, heavy rain, and nine-meter waves are confirmed, leading to widespread infrastructure closures and warnings for floods, landslides, and tornadoes. The full extent of damage and the storm's exact track and intensity remain uncertain.