00:00Hurricane Lowell is closing in on Hawaii, bringing strong winds, heavy rain, and dangerous seas.
00:06The Category 3 hurricane was about 600 miles southwest of Honolulu on Sunday.
00:11Lowell is forecast to pass west of the Hawaiian Islands through Tuesday.
00:15The storm recently reached Category 5 strength, with winds of 160 miles per hour.
00:21Hurricane force winds currently extend about 50 miles from Lowell's center.
00:25Tropical storm force winds stretch much farther, reaching about 175 miles.
00:31Hawaii Governor Josh Green has declared a state of emergency ahead of the impacts.
00:36Forecasters warn of flash flooding, mudslides, tree damage, and power outages.
00:40Rainfall could reach 1 to 4 inches, with much higher totals in some areas.
00:45AccuWeather's local forecast calls for rainfall totals as high as 18 inches.
00:50Large swells and breaking waves are also expected along exposed shorelines.
00:54Officials are warning swimmers and small boats to avoid dangerous coastal conditions.
01:00Lowell's approach comes during an unusually active Pacific hurricane season, fueled by El Nino.
01:05Hawaii now faces several days of potentially hazardous weather as Lowell passes nearby.
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