Hawaii has officially declared a state of emergency as powerful Hurricane Lowell moves toward the islands, with officials anticipating the storm’s initial impacts could arrive as soon as Monday. This marks the third major system to threaten the state in just over three weeks, highlighting an unusually active hurricane season in the central Pacific.
As of early Sunday morning, Lowell had maintained its status as a Category 3 hurricane. The storm was recorded with sustained winds of 125 miles per hour and was tracking northwest at a slow pace of six miles per hour. Residents and local authorities are now on high alert as the system continues its approach.
I just hope the emergency declarations actually translate to faster aid. Last time, supplies took days to arrive.
Is the early Monday landfall timing confirmed? My family lives on Maui and we are preparing to evacuate now.
Six mph track speed is terrifying. It means the storm will hammer the islands for hours, not minutes.
Third major storm in three weeks is absolutely alarming. Hawaii deserves better than this relentless season.