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Hurricane Lowell remains powerful Category 4 as Hawaii braces for possible impacts
Summary by The Nashville Editorial Desk Mary Gilbert , as published by NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate)
· September 6, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The storm, Hurricane Lowell, is a Category 4 hurricane with winds of up to 150 mph. Its strength when approaching the islands will depend on its track, with a shift of less than 100 miles potentially making a significant difference.
A powerful hurricane is bearing down on western islands, prompting a state of emergency. The storm, Hurricane Lowell, is a Category 4 hurricane with winds of up to 150 mph. It is the third storm to threaten the area in as many weeks, amid an El Nio supercharged Pacific hurricane season.
The National Hurricane Center reports that the hurricane may intensify further before gradually weakening. Its strength when approaching the islands will depend on its track, with a shift of less than 100 miles potentially making a significant difference.
Further details on the storm's forecast and potential impact are available from the National Hurricane Center.
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Category: safety Published: September 6, 2026 Source: NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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