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Hawaii prepares for Hurricane Lowell as storm tracks toward islands

Governor Josh Green has declared a state of emergency as Category 2 Hurricane Lowell moves toward the Hawaiian Islands. The storm's center was last reported approximately 485 miles southwest of the islands, with forecasts indicating a possible shift in track. The exact path and the extent of any direct impact remain uncertain.

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WhereHawaii
21.230, -157.686 ±120 km
First reported47 days ago
Published2026-09-09 07:43 UTC
Sources3
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Reports8Independent tellings3
3 independently corroborated tellings.

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Global Event Monitor. Hawaii prepares for Hurricane Lowell as storm tracks toward islands. 2026-09-09T07:43:56.364Z. Status: published. urn:global-events-monitor:event:1418. https://global.eventmonitor.net/event/2026-09-09/hurricane-lowell-slams-hawaii-flooding-and-major-damage-hit-kauai-82d3d1b0

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