What to know about Hurricane Lowell and Hurricane Marie
Summary
Two hurricanes, Lowell and Marie, plus Tropical Storm Karina, are active in the Pacific Ocean near Hawaii and the U.S. West Coast. While none of these storms are expected to hit land directly, they are causing high waves, heavy rain, and strong winds in Hawaii and Southern California.Key Facts
- Hurricane Lowell is a Category 4 storm with winds of 145 mph, located over 600 miles southwest of Honolulu.
- Lowell is moving west-northwest and will pass west of the main Hawaiian Islands by Monday or Tuesday.
- Lowell is causing high waves up to 12 feet on south and southeast shores of Hawaii, with a High Surf Advisory in effect.
- Heavy rain from Lowell may cause flash flooding and mudslides, especially on Kauai and the Big Island, with 4 to 10 inches of rainfall possible.
- Tropical Storm Karina has weakened to 65 mph winds and will likely disappear by Sunday night while remaining far from land.
- Hurricane Marie is causing rough surf and dangerous currents along the Southern California coast but is not expected to make landfall.
- The Pacific is more active with tropical storms due to the El Niño weather pattern, which warms ocean waters and fuels storms.
- No major damages or landfall threats are currently forecasted for Hawaii or California from these storms.
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