Emergency siren sounds on Niihau ahead of Hurricane Lowell
Hawaii News Now
Last updated: September 8, 2026
An emergency siren was activated on the island of Niihau in anticipation of Hurricane Lowell. This action was taken due to the expected arrival of sustained hurricane-force winds.
- The emergency siren on Niihau was triggered by the imminent arrival of sustained hurricane-force winds.
- The minimum wind speed for sustained hurricane-force winds is 74 mph or greater.
- This alert signifies a serious weather threat to the island.
- The activation of the siren serves as a warning to residents to prepare for severe weather conditions associated with Hurricane Lowell.
- The decision to sound the alarm was made by the Kauai Emergency Management Agency (KEMA).
- Niihau is an island located in the Hawaiian archipelago.
- Hurricane Lowell is the storm prompting these preparations.
- The sustained wind speed threshold of 74 mph is the standard for classifying a tropical cyclone as a hurricane.
- The alert is intended to ensure the safety of the population on Niihau.
