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Hurricane Lowell Maintains Category 4 Strength Near Hawaii
Just the facts
Hurricane Lowell maintained Category 4 status approximately 600 miles off the coast of Honolulu, Hawaii. Weather forecasters indicated that tropical storm conditions could reach Kauai County and surrounding areas by late Monday. Emergency management agencies advised local residents to prepare for potential heavy rainfall, high surf, and gusty winds over the Labor Day holiday weekend.
Why this is news
A major tropical weather system in the Pacific Ocean prompted official weather advisories for the Hawaiian Islands.
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