Weather, wellness and island fun are on the agenda. Dan Cooke joins HNN with a look ahead at the weekend storm and First Alert Weather, we’re talking health and wellness with Good Feet, and we’re checking out fun things to do at Waikōloa Kings’ Marketplace.

Weather, wellness and island fun are on the agenda. Dan Cooke joins HNN with a look ahead at the weekend storm and First Alert Weather, we&rsquo;re talking health and wellness with Good Feet, and we&rsquo;re checking out fun things to do at Waikōloa Kings&rsquo; Marketplace.

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HI Now Daily (August 13, 2026)

Shifting closer to the islands, Hurricane Lowell is bringing destructive winds, heavy rains, and dangerous surf. Schools and the Lihue airport have been shut down ahead of the storm, with five refuge areas now open for residents seeking safety. While the worst conditions are expected overnight, flash flooding and rising stream levels are already forcing major road closures and threatening homes. 

Shifting closer to the islands, Hurricane Lowell is bringing destructive winds, heavy rains, and dangerous surf. Schools and the Lihue airport have been shut down ahead of the storm, with five refuge areas now open for residents seeking safety. While the worst conditions are expected overnight, flash flooding and rising stream levels are already forcing major road closures and threatening homes.&nbsp;

First at 4 p.m. (September 7, 2026) 

Hurricane conditions are anticipated for Kauaʻi County Monday and will continue into Tuesday as Hurricane Lowell passes west of Niʻihau. State and Kauaʻi County offices, public schools, Kaua‘i Community College and Hawaiʻi State Judiciary facilities on Kauaʻi will be closed Tuesday. Kauaʻi Mayor Derek Kawakami and emergency officials briefed the public Monday.

Hurricane conditions are anticipated for Kauaʻi County Monday and will continue into Tuesday as Hurricane Lowell passes west of Niʻihau. State and Kauaʻi County offices, public schools, Kaua&lsquo;i Community College and Hawaiʻi State Judiciary facilities on Kauaʻi will be closed Tuesday. Kauaʻi Mayor Derek Kawakami and emergency officials briefed the public Monday.

Kauai officials urge public to stay home as Hurricane Lowell nears | Full press conference | Sept. 7, 2026

It's a First Alert Weather Day as Hurricane Lowell continues its track toward Kauai County. A hurricane warning is in effect for Kauai and Niihau, but the entire state could see severe conditions from the category 3 storm, including heavy rains, strong winds, and extremely dangerous surf. 

It's a First Alert Weather Day as Hurricane Lowell continues its track toward Kauai County. A hurricane warning is in effect for Kauai and Niihau, but the entire state could see severe conditions from the category 3 storm, including heavy rains, strong winds, and extremely dangerous surf.&nbsp;

HI Now Daily (August 13, 2026)

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