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Hurricane Lowell strengthens to Category 4 as Hawaii declares state of emergency
United States
First seen: Sep 5, 2026, 2:01 AM UTCUpdated: Sep 5, 2026, 3:16 AM UTC
WHAT HAPPENED
Hurricane Lowell has strengthened from the previously forecast Category 2 storm to Category 4, while Hawaii declared a state of emergency ahead of possible impacts.
SO WHAT?
The stronger storm could cause substantially more severe wind, rain and transport disruption across Hawaii, which is still recovering from another storm.
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COVERAGE
Reports behind this event
hawaiitelegraph.comen
Hawaii under state of emergency as Hurricane Lowell strengthens
Sep 5, 2026, 3:16 AM UTC
edition.cnn.comen
Hurricane Lowell strengthens to Category 4 as Hawaii braces for possible impacts
Sep 5, 2026, 3:16 AM UTC
upi.comen
Hawaii braces for Hurricane Lowell while still recovering from Lala
Sep 5, 2026, 2:16 AM UTC
mauinow.comen
Eye of Lowell expected to pass near Kauaʻi Monday night as a Category 2 storm; rain in the forecast : Maui Now
Sep 5, 2026, 2:01 AM UTC
nypost.comen
New forecast models show Hawaii in Hurricane Lowell's path
Sep 5, 2026, 2:01 AM UTC
mauinow.comen
Hawaiʻi leaders give update on Hurricane Lowell, preparations underway for possible impacts : Maui Now
Sep 5, 2026, 2:01 AM UTC