Hurricane Lowell brought strong winds and heavy rain to western Hawaii, resulting in power outages and flooding risks.
Key facts
- •Hurricane Lowell passed west of the Hawaiian islands early Tuesday.
- •The storm brought damaging winds and heavy rain to the region on Monday and Tuesday.
- •Power outages were reported in western Hawaii.
- •Officials warned of flash flooding and mudslides due to the weather conditions.
Hurricane Lowell moved through western Hawaii on Monday and Tuesday, bringing powerful winds and heavy rainfall to the region. The storm's center passed to the west of the islands early Tuesday morning.
Storm impact and conditions
The weather system caused power outages across parts of the island. Authorities raised concerns regarding the potential for flash flooding and mudslides as a result of the torrential rain.
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This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by BBC Science & Environment.
