Kauaʻi County Closes Schools and Offices as Hurricane Lowell Nears With 115-mph Winds
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Updated · Hawaii News Now · Sep 7
Kauaʻi County Closes Schools and Offices as Hurricane Lowell Nears With 115-mph Winds
3 articles · Updated · Hawaii News Now · Sep 7
Summary
Kauaʻi shut public schools, state and county offices, Kauaʻi Community College and judiciary facilities for Tuesday as officials warned Lowell had tracked closer to the island.
115-mph winds were expected later Monday, and Gov. Josh Green said anyone caught in the windstorm could face serious danger, urging residents to stay home and keep Labor Day quiet.
Kūhiō Highway near Hanalei Bridge was closed after stream levels rose, adding to early disruptions as the storm approached.
An extra National Guard platoon was placed on duty on Kauaʻi, while Green said he was coordinating with Mayor Derek Kawakami and other mayors on response plans.
Residents were urged to check on elderly neighbors, underscoring concern that Lowell could strain local communities even before any broader statewide impacts emerge.