5am HST update on Hurricane #Lowell: Kauai County: Hurricane conditions will continue for the next few hours, with the highest winds atop mountains and on windward and leeward slopes, causing widespread power outages. If you use a generator, be sure it is placed at least 20 feet away from doors, windows, and garages to avoid deadly carbon monoxide poisoning. Periods of heavy rainfall associated with Hurricane Lowell will continue over the Hawaiian Islands through Wednesday. This may produce significant flash flooding and mudslides, especially across Kauai county and portions of the Big Island. Oahu: Tropical storm conditions are expected for the next few hours. Strong wind gusts could cause downed trees and power outages, especially in areas of higher terrain. Large waves will continue to produce life-threatening surf and rip current conditions during the next day or so along exposed coasts of the Hawaiian Islands. Visit for more. ↧