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Tuesday, September 29, 2026

Oahu

island of Hawaii, United States

In brief

Some Oahu roads remain closed, residents without power as Lowell cleanup begins

Hurricane Fausto has strengthened into a Category 2 storm in the eastern Pacific and is tracking west toward Hawaii, with maximum sustained winds near 100 mph and forecasters saying winds and rainfall impacts could increase as it approaches the Hawaiian Islands; it remains far from land at roughly 1,300 miles west of Baja California and 1,600 miles east of Hilo, Hawaii. Simultaneously, swells from Fausto could bring dangerous surf and rip currents to Southern California, while Tropical Storm Bertha has dissipated after affecting the Gulf Coast region.

LatestHurricane Lowell Weakens After Passing HawaiiHurricane Lowell has intensified to Category 4 and, along with Tropical Storm Karina and Hurricane Marie, is driving dangerous surf and weather impacts for Hawaii and Southern California this weekend. Pacific tropical systems are advancing across the basin, prompting advisories as residents brace for strong surf along the coasts.Sep 10, 2026