Hawaii Gov. Josh Green closed schools and government offices on the westernmost islands of Kauai and Niihau and on Oahu for Tuesday as Hurricane Lowell was expected to pass nearby,

Hurricane Lowell is forecast to turn northward and approach the islands of Kauaʻi and Niʻihau on Monday, the National Weather Service reported.

Hurricane Lowell has had a “devastating” impact on Hawaii after sweeping past the state’s islands, leaving at least one person dead, damaging homes and knocking out power to tens…

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