{
  "id": 6211174,
  "title": "Hurricane Lowell expected to pass near one Hawaiian island and cause major rains statewide",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/hurricane-lowell-expected-to-pass-near-one-hawaiian-island-and-cause-6211174",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-08T00:49:37.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "CityNews",
    "slug": "citynews",
    "url": "https://toronto.citynews.ca/2026/09/07/hurricane-lowell-expected-to-pass-near-one-hawaiian-island-and-cause-major-rains-statewide/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Hawaii Governor Josh Green has ordered the closure of schools and government offices on the westernmost islands of Kauai and Niihau as Hurricane Lowell approaches. The storm, currently a Category 2 hurricane, is expected to bring damaging winds, potential mudslides, tornadoes, dangerous rip currents, and up to 16 inches of rain to certain areas.\n\nKauai County, which includes the major islands of Kauai and Niihau, has been under a hurricane warning issued by the National Hurricane Center. With a population of over 73,000 on Kauai and fewer than 100 on Niihau, the county is bracing for the threat. A portion of the expansive Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument is also included in the warning.\n\nGovernor Green urged residents to stay indoors, avoid unnecessary travel, and follow official emergency instructions to keep roads clear for emergency crews. He emphasized the importance of staying away from shorelines, avoiding floodwaters, preparing for power outages, and monitoring updates.\n\nThe storm's core is expected to pass over or just west of Niihau late Monday and early Tuesday. Although wind speeds may weaken, the storm is anticipated to remain a hurricane as it comes closest to the islands. Tropical storm warnings are in effect for Oahu, home to nearly 1 million residents, as well as Maui and the Big Island of Hawaii. Oahu and Maui could see isolated rainfall totals of up to 10 inches, while the Big Island might experience up to 12 inches of rain.",
  "summary": "Hawaii Gov. Josh Green closed schools and government offices on the westernmost islands of Kauai and Niihau for Tuesday as Hurricane Lowell was expected to pass nearby, bringing damaging winds, mudslides, possible tornadoes, dangerous rip currents and as much as 16 inches (about 40 centimeters) of rain to some areas.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 8,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Guardian US",
        "title": "Hawaii declares state of emergency as Hurricane Lowell approaches islands",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/06/hawaii-declares-state-of-emergency-as-hurricane-lowell-approaches",
        "published": "2026-09-06T19:12:36.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Associated Press",
        "title": "Hawaii residents told to expect tropical storm conditions as Hurricane Lowell passes to the west",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/06/hawaii-residents-told-to-expect-tropical-storm-conditions-as",
        "published": "2026-09-06T21:23:02.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "PBS NewsHour",
        "title": "Hawaii residents told to expect tropical storm conditions as Hurricane Lowell passes to the west",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/06/hawaii-residents-told-to-expect-tropical-storm-conditions-as-6051141",
        "published": "2026-09-06T22:28:24.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "CBS News",
        "title": "Hurricane warning issued for western Hawaii as Lowell approaches",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/07/hurricane-warning-issued-for-western-hawaii-as-lowell-approaches",
        "published": "2026-09-07T12:28:10.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "RNZ Pacific",
        "title": "Warnings in place as Hurricane Lowell bears down on Hawai'i",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/07/warnings-in-place-as-hurricane-lowell-bears-down-on-hawaii",
        "published": "2026-09-07T19:22:15.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Toronto Sun",
        "title": "Hurricane warning issued for Hawaii as Lowell bears down",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/hurricane-warning-issued-for-hawaii-as-lowell-bears-down",
        "published": "2026-09-08T00:40:26.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Hurricane Lowell expected to pass near one Hawaiian island and cause major rains statewide",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/hurricane-lowell-expected-to-pass-near-one-hawaiian-island-and-cause",
        "published": "2026-09-08T00:49:37.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}