Tropical Storm Lowell weakening as it moves further away from Hawaii

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Tropical Storm Lowell is weakening as it moves farther away from the state.

At 11 p.m. Tuesday, Lowell was 390 miles north-northwest of Lihue and was moving to the north at 14 miles per hour.

It passed just west of Niihau as a Category 2 hurricane and battered Kauai County Monday night into Tuesday with high winds and hurricane-force gusts.

As Lowell made its closest pass, Barking Sands reported sustained winds of 51 miles per hour with an 84 mph gust, while Lihue Airport reported winds of 54 miles per hour and a gust to 79 miles per hour.

Lowell’s track now pulling it north

Lowell is now moving north and further away from Kauai County after a few days of traveling in the north-northeast direction. It is forecast to turn to the northwest and then west Wednesday and Thursday as it continues to track away from Hawaii.

Local alerts for Hawaii

A Flood Watch remains in effect for Hawaii Island through Wednesday afternoon.

Ongoing impacts

SURF: Swells from Lowell will still generate rough and potentially dangerous surf and rip currents for the next day or so along exposed coastlines.

Data provided by the National Hurricane Center.

Remain prepared for hurricane season

This continues to be an active hurricane season. Have a hurricane plan and supply kit in place.

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