Hurricane Lowell Strengthens to Category 5 Near Hawaii: Live Tracker Maps
Summary
Hurricane Lowell has strengthened to a Category 5 storm with winds near 160 miles per hour. It is about 600 miles south-southwest of Honolulu and is expected to move near the western Hawaiian Islands soon, bringing risks of strong winds and storm surge.Key Facts
- Hurricane Lowell regained Category 5 strength, the highest level on the hurricane scale.
- The storm is located about 600 miles south-southwest of Honolulu, Hawaii.
- Maximum sustained winds are near 160 miles per hour.
- Lowell is moving west at about 7 miles per hour.
- Forecasters expect it to turn north or north-northeast on Sunday.
- Additional strengthening is possible before the hurricane starts to weaken early next week.
- The National Hurricane Center advises people in the Hawaiian Islands to watch the storm's progress.
- Watches for parts of the western Hawaiian Islands might be issued soon.
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