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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National story. 37 articles from 13 sources. Updated Sep 4, 2026.
Part of Hurricane Lowell's strike on Hawaii in September 2026
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4 sourcesHurricane Lowell remains Category 3 as it tracks south of Hawaii
Officials urge residents to prepare as Hurricane Lowell forecast shifts
Lowell forecast to remain a major hurricane as it turns near Kauai late Monday
Major Hurricane Lowell could turn toward Hawaii early next week
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8 sourcesKauai preps for Lowell as forecast track draws comparisons to Iniki
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1 sourceHurricane Lowell intensifies into monster Category 5 storm as multiple systems develop in Pacific
The story so far
7 developments- Aug 28Only lean-left coverage:Lowell expected to become hurricane, move into Central Pacific next week
- Aug 31Lowell becomes a hurricane southeast of the Big Island
- Sep 2Lowell quickly becomes Category 5 hurricane
- Sep 3Major Hurricane Lowell could turn toward Hawaii early next week
- Sep 4Hawaii braces for major Hurricane Lowell, its 3rd storm threat in a month
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Quiet for 43 daysLast development · Sep 4 — Hawaii braces for major Hurricane Lowell, its 3rd storm threat in a month