Hurricane Lowell Strikes Hawaii: Historic Tornado Alert and Massive Power Outages
The Hawaiian archipelago faced a powerful onslaught as Hurricane Lowell, a Category 2 storm, battered the western islands with winds reaching 177 km/h. From unprecedented tornado warnings in Kauaʻi to widespread blackouts, the region is grappling with an intensified cyclone season fueled by the El Niño phenomenon, marking a challenging moment for the tropical paradise.