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Hurricane Lowell slams Hawaii, triggering historic tornado watch and widespread flooding
Summary by Storm News Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Irene Sans and Bob Henson , as published by Yale Climate Connections
· September 8, 2026
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Key points The hurricane's impacts were felt despite it never officially making landfall. A historic tornado watch was triggered by Hurricane Lowell, which also caused widespread flooding.
A historic tornado watch was triggered by Hurricane Lowell, which also caused widespread flooding. The hurricane's impacts were felt despite it never officially making landfall.
Hurricane Lowell is considered one of the most consequential tropical cyclones in decades due to its widespread effects.
Further details about the hurricane and its impacts are available from the source, including information about the areas affected by the flooding and tornado watch, such as Hawaii.
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Published: September 8, 2026 ·
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