Hawaii declares state of emergency as Hurricane Lowell approaches islands
Hawaii has declared a state of emergency as Hurricane Lowell approaches the islands as a Category 2 storm. While the storm's path is expected to remain offshore, officials are warning residents of heavy rain, high surf, and dangerous coastal conditions.
Why it matters
The event highlights the increasing frequency of extreme weather events in the Pacific, which is currently experiencing an unusually active hurricane season.
A satellite image shows three storms, from left: Hurricane Lowell, Hurricane Karina and Tropical Storm Marie, in the Pacific Ocean on Wednesday. Photograph: CIRA/NOAA/AP A satellite image shows three storms, from left: Hurricane Lowell, Hurricane Karina and Tropical Storm Marie, in the Pacific Ocean on Wednesday. Photograph: CIRA/NOAA/AP Hawaii 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
Prefer the Guardian on Google Hawaii has declared a state of emergency as powerful Hurricane Lowell makes its way toward the islands, with the first impacts expected as soon as Monday.
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