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.