‘Be concerned, pay attention:’ Blangiardi urges caution for Oahu as Lowell approaches islands

HONOLULU (KHON2) — Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi said crews on Oahu are ready to go to Kauai to help with whatever is needed there. Blangiardi says even though Lowell is not predicted to hit Oahu, it doesn’t mean residents shouldn’t be prepared.

Hurricane Lowell is tracking south of the islands, but is expected to turn north at some point. Forecasters say the problem is trying to pinpoint when.

“These sharp northward turns are typically where we see the largest forecast errors, so that’s why it makes this forecast very difficult,” said Genki Kino, National Weather Service Senior Meteorologist…

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