Hurricane Lowell live: Hawaii declares state of emergency after El Nino fuels Cat 4 storm

Hurricane Lowell live: Hawaii declares state of emergency after El Nino fuels Cat 4 storm Hurricane Lowell is forecast to turn northward and approach the islands of Kauaʻi and Niʻihau on Monday, the National Weather Service reported. Kauai County is currently the area of greatest concern as Hurricane Lowell approaches Hawaii. It encompasses the islands of Kauaʻi, Niʻihau, Lehua, and Kaʻula. The National Hurricane Center says watches will likely be required for Kauai County and parts of the Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument. There are currently no coastal watches or warnings in effect, but residents are being urged to closely monitor the storm. Hurricane Lowell has begun making the turn towards the Hawaiian Islands that forecasters have been watching closely. The storm is now moving west-northwest, with forecasters expecting it to turn sharply north and then north-northeast over the next two days. The latest forecast takes Lowell just west of the main Hawaiian Islands, with its closest approach expected Monday night. The US weather service has reported maximum sustained winds were near 150 mph with higher gusts. The hurricane remains a category 4 with fluctuations possible. Hawaii Governor Josh Green has declared a statewide emergency to support preparations for potential impacts from the storm. Hello and welcome to the blog. We will be bringing you the latest from Hawaii as a state of emergency has been declared ahead of the possible arrival of a Category 4 storm.