Hurricane Lowell is approaching Hawaii, bringing heavy rain and potential flooding to the islands. Authorities have issued warnings and urged residents to prepare for disruptive weather conditions. Meanwhile, Hurricane Marie is generating dangerous surf along Mexico and California coasts. Large swells from Marie are expected to continue for several days. Both storms are being closely monitored by forecasters.

Hawaii is under a state of emergency with powerful Hurricane Lowell set to bear down on its western islands Monday. It’s the third storm in as many weeks to threaten the state, as…

A hard-right turn this weekend will push the former Cat 5 hurricane toward the state’s northwestern islands, with the potential for broader impacts statewide.

Isolated 16 inches of rain could produce flash floods, and could cause streams to overflow. Power outages and storm surge also possible.