Hurricane Lowell Strengthens to Category 5 Near Hawaii: Live Tracker Maps

Hurricane Lowell has strengthened to Category 5 as it approaches the western Hawaiian Islands. Forecasters indicate the storm may reach major hurricane strength by next week. Current predictions suggest the system will pass west of Niihau and Kauai. However, emergency officials caution that the path remains uncertain and the storm's impacts could be felt far from its center. Authorities are monitoring the situation closely as the hurricane prepares for an expected turn near the islands.