Hurricane Lowell battered Hawaii’s western islands and is linked to at least 2 deaths
Damage caused by Hurricane Lowell is seen on Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2026 in Poʻipū on Kauaʻi’s south shore, in Hawaii. (Kevin Fujii/Honolulu Civil Beat via AP) A large wave crashes on the shore caused by Hurricane Lowell on Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2026 on the westside of Oʻahu, Hi. (Craig Fujii/Honolulu Civil Beat via AP) This photo taken with a smartphone, People walk past damage caused by Hurricane Lowell on Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2026 in Poʻipū on Kauaʻi’s south shore, in Hawaii. (Guy Miller/Honolulu Civil Beat via AP) This photo taken with a smartphone Damage caused by Hurricane Lowell is seen on Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2026 in Poʻipū on Kauaʻi’s south shore, in Hawaii. (Guy Miller/Honolulu Civil Beat via AP) This satellite image released by NOAA shows Tropical Storm Norbert in the Pacific Ocean, Thursday, Sept.
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Authorities believe his death was related to the storm surge, police said. Josh Green said another man was killed on Oahu when a large tree fell on his tent Monday during the storm. There were no coastal watches or warnings in effect, the center said.