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.
