Lowell slams Hawaii with hurricane-force winds, leaving one island in a near-total blackout
Hurricane Lowell brought intense winds and rain to Hawaii that caused widespread power outages, road closures and flooding.
TL;DR
- Hurricane Lowell brought 80 mph winds and heavy rain to Hawaii.
- Kauai and Niihau were the hardest-hit islands, with 88% of Kauai customers losing power.
- Damage included a house blown off its foundation, roofs damaged, and cars floating away.
- Numerous roads and bridges were closed due to debris and downed trees.
- The main airport on Kauai was shut down, and public schools and university campuses were closed.
- Emergency officials requested residents and visitors to avoid driving.
- Some areas may be uninhabitable for weeks or months due to the storm's damage.
- Kauai has not experienced a major hurricane since Iniki in 1992.