Kauaʻi — northernmost populated island of the Hawaiian archipelago

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Tuesday, October 13, 2026

Kauaʻi

northernmost populated island of the Hawaiian archipelago

In brief

Hurricane Lowell brings fierce winds and outages to Kauai

Hurricane Lowell remains a powerful Category 4 storm south of Hawaii with forecasts showing a potential turn northward toward Kauaʻi and Niʻihau while bringing possible storm surge, wind, and rain to parts of the state; forecasts emphasize uncertainty and urge residents to monitor updates and have hurricane plans ready for the Labor Day weekend. Officials across Hawaii are maintaining heightened readiness as Lowell could affect Oʻahu and other islands, with advisories and preparations evolving as the track becomes clearer.

Hurricane Fausto has strengthened into a Category 2 storm in the eastern Pacific and is tracking west toward Hawaii, with maximum sustained winds near 100 mph and forecasters saying winds and rainfall impacts could increase as it approaches the Hawaiian Islands; it remains far from land at roughly 1,300 miles west of Baja California and 1,600 miles east of Hilo, Hawaii. Simultaneously, swells from Fausto could bring dangerous surf and rip currents to Southern California, while Tropical Storm Bertha has dissipated after affecting the Gulf Coast region.

LatestHurricane Lowell Weakens After Passing HawaiiHurricane Lowell has intensified to Category 4 and, along with Tropical Storm Karina and Hurricane Marie, is driving dangerous surf and weather impacts for Hawaii and Southern California this weekend. Pacific tropical systems are advancing across the basin, prompting advisories as residents brace for strong surf along the coasts.Sep 10, 2026