September 8, 2026 | 1:50 a.m.
Hurricane Lowell’s high winds are hitting Kauai County in Hawaii, bringing dangerous flooding, damage, debris, and widespread power outages across the region.
On August 27, the storm earned its name, quickly becoming the first Category 5 hurricane in the Central Pacific since 2018. In preparation, Governor Josh Green declared Hawaii under a state of emergency on September 2.
There were hopes that Hurricane Lowell’s trajectory would miss Hawaii. The storm has decreased to a Category 1 and is gradually travelling north along the islands. But its impact still threatens families’ safety.
The Kauai and Ni’ihau islands face hurricane warnings. Oahu is under tropical storm warnings. The storm’s heavy rains could exceed 24 inches, with tornadoes, high surf, and mudslides possible. Some communities experienced winds nearing 80 miles per hour. On Monday evening, 275 people and 35 pets were in emergency shelters, according to CNN.
Convoy of Hope is on the ground in Hawaii, distributing the urgent relief supplies these communities need most.
This is Convoy’s third disaster response in Hawaii this year. In March, we sent help after Oahu’s severe flooding. In August, we responded to Tropical Storm Lala after it struck Hawaii’s Big Island. Now, Convoy of Hope is meeting survivors’ needs in Kauai — providing essential supplies and continued support.
