Hurricane Lowell has reached the western part of the Hawaiian Islands, prompting authorities to issue warnings and prepare for severe conditions. The National Hurricane Center (NHC) has issued hurricane warnings for the islands of Kauai and Niihau, and a tropical storm warning for Oahu. Schools and government offices on these islands have been closed. Hawaii Governor Josh Green declared a state of emergency last Thursday in anticipation of the storm. Residents are being advised to avoid coastal areas, stay away from flooded regions, prepare for power outages, and monitor updates. Lowell was previously a Category 5 hurricane with winds reaching 257 km/h but has since weakened to Category 2. Heavy rainfall is expected across several islands, potentially causing flash floods and landslides. Storm surge warnings have been issued for parts of Kauai and Oahu. The NHC also warns of dangerous waves and strong rip currents along the coasts of multiple Hawaiian islands. The warning extends to the Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument, which covers nearly 1.5 million square kilometers of the Pacific Ocean and includes ten Hawaiian islands. This year’s hurricane season in the eastern and,
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