Major Hurricane Lowell could turn toward Hawaii early next week
A tropical storm in the Central Pacific strengthened into a powerful hurricane within days and shifted course toward Hawaii. Weather officials initially said it would pass safely south of the islands, but updated forecasts now indicate it could impact Hawaii's western islands early next week. Hawaii has declared a state of emergency.
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The story so far
5 developments- Aug 28Only lean-left coverage:Lowell expected to become hurricane, but not pose threat to Hawaiian Islands
- Aug 29Lowell becomes a hurricane southeast of the Big Island
- Aug 31Major Hurricane Lowell could turn toward Hawaii early next week
- Sep 2Lowell quickly becomes Category 5 hurricane
- Sep 4Hawaii braces for major Hurricane Lowell, its 3rd storm threat in a month
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Quiet for 25 daysLast development · Sep 4 — Hawaii braces for major Hurricane Lowell, its 3rd storm threat in a month
The bigger story
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5 viewpointsHurricane Lowell remains Category 3 as it tracks south of Hawaii
Officials urge residents to prepare as Hurricane Lowell forecast shifts
Major Hurricane Lowell could turn toward Hawaii early next week
Lowell forecast to remain a major hurricane as it turns near Kauai late Monday
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1 viewpointHurricane Lowell intensifies into monster Category 5 storm as multiple systems develop in Pacific