Hawaii’s western islands see significant damage as Hurricane Lowell passes by
Storm didn’t make direct hit but fierce winds downed trees and caused widespread power outages on Kauai Damaging winds and heavy rains from Hurricane Lowell caused significant damage on Hawaii’s western islands, knocking out power to thousands, ripping up stretches of road and drenching homes and stores with mud. Fierce winds downed trees and caused widespread power outages on the island of Kauai, home to 73,000 residents. The Kauai Island Utility Cooperative reported that nearly all of its…
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Hawaii's western islands hit by fierce winds and heavy rain from Hurricane Lowell(opens original report in a new tab)Damaging winds and heavy rains from Hurricane Lowell are pelting Hawaii’s western islands — ABC News
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