- Hurricane Lowell triggered severe gales and heavy rain that battered the western islands of Hawaii on Tuesday, leaving thousands without power and tearing up stretches of coastal roads.
- The island of Kauai suffered widespread blackouts that affected nearly 35,000 members, according to the Kauai Island Utility Cooperative.
- Hawaii Governor Josh Green closed schools and government offices across three islands, with around 300 people staying in shelters on Kauai.
- Meanwhile, dangerous surf conditions created by the remnants of Hurricane Marie are expected to linger for several days along the Southern California coast.
- It comes after Tropical Storm Lala brushed past Hawaii and stirred up landslides last month, washing away about 100 homes and causing widespread power outages.
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