Pete Caggiano

Heavy rain is possible for windward and mauka spots overnight with a slow clearing on Friday. A Flood Watch is in effect until 6 a.m. on Friday.

Large and dangerous surf for south and southeast shores are expected as powerful Hurricane Lowell passes south of the islands.

Lowell, a Category 4 hurricane, is expected to pass near Western Hawaiian Islands early next week.

Lowell, a Category 4 hurricane, is expected to pass near Western Hawaiian Islands early next week.

Hurricane Lowell’s winds are now 155 mph, a turn to the north and northeast this weekend could bring possible impacts to the islands Monday to Tuesday.

Strong gusty winds will develop Wednesday to Friday as powerful Hurricane Lowell passes south of the islands.

Lowell has strengthened some today and now has winds of 50 mph. The storm is about 1,210 miles east-southeast of Hilo and is moving west at around 9 mph.

The forecast remains quite tricky as models do not agree on the possible interaction between Lowell and Karina in the Eastern Pacific.

Tropical Storm Lowell is tracking westward toward the Central Pacific. The storm is about 1,470 miles east-southeast of Hilo with winds of 45 mph and is moving west at around

Some computer models are raising concerns about Tropical Storm Lowell, while others keep it well south of Hawaii.