Hawaii’s western islands hit by fierce winds from Hurricane Lowell, knocking out power

Hurricane Lowell struck Hawaii's western islands early Tuesday, bringing fierce winds and heavy rains. The storm caused widespread power outages, downed power lines, and flash flood threats. Additionally, the weather event led to numerous road closures and school cancellations across the affected regions. Authorities reported that the hurricane passed near the islands, resulting in significant infrastructure damage and disruptions to daily activities as the storm pelted the area with damaging conditions and intense precipitation.