Key facts
- Three hurricanes—Lowell, Karina, and Marie—are currently active in the Pacific Ocean.
- This rare occurrence is linked to strong El Niño conditions and elevated sea surface temperatures.
- Hurricane Lowell is a Category 4 storm with sustained winds of 215 km/h.
- Lowell is moving towards Hawaii, potentially bringing heavy rains, high waves, and dangerous winds.
- The storm is expected to pass near Kauaʻi County late Monday into early Tuesday.
Three hurricanes, named Lowell, Karina, and Marie, are simultaneously active in the Pacific Ocean, a rare phenomenon attributed to strong El Niño conditions and elevated sea surface temperatures. Hurricane Lowell, currently a Category 4 storm, is on a path that could bring hazardous weather to Hawaii.
Lowell has sustained winds of 215 km per hour and is located approximately 950 kilometers from Kauaʻi. While computer models show uncertainty about its exact trajectory, the National Hurricane Center forecasts that Lowell will move west before turning northwest and north over the weekend, potentially passing near Kauaʻi County late Monday into early Tuesday. The interaction between Lowell and Hurricane Karina may also influence the storm's final path.
Karina is estimated to be between Category 2 and 3, while Marie is a Category 2 storm. Although no coastal watches or warnings were in effect for Hawaii at the time of reporting, residents are advised to monitor Lowell's progress.