Hurricane Lowell expected to pass near one Hawaiian island and cause major rains statewide - NBC News

HONOLULU — Damaging wind and heavy rain from Hurricane Lowell pelted Hawaii’s western islands early Tuesday, knocking out power and bringing the threat of flash floods and mudslides. Along the Southern California coast, dangerous surf conditions kicked up by the remnants of Hurricane Marie were expected to stick around for several days. In Hawaii, fierce wind downed trees and caused widespread power outages on the island of Kauai, home to 73,000 residents. The Kauai Island Utility Cooperative reported that nearly all of its members were without power early Tuesday. Emergency officials asked residents to stay off the roads as damage assessments were just beginning. “As the light comes up and the extent of the damage from Hurricane Lowell comes into focus, we want to ensure that no additional emergency situations arise unnecessarily,” said Elton Ushio, administrator of the local emergency management agency.