Kauai and Niihau face an operational risk window due to Lowell. The key is to act on safety, access, and communication without extrapolating the risk to all of Hawaii.
Lowell has entered a significant operational phase for accommodations in Kauai and Niihau. Authorities are maintaining official warnings for wind, surf, and flooding.
What is Happening
Kauai and Niihau are under a Tropical Storm Warning and Hurricane Watch. The hurricane watch does not guarantee impact, but it does require immediate preparation.
What an Owner or Manager Should Review
- Scheduled check-ins and check-outs.
- Access and movement for cleaning/maintenance.
- Outdoor furniture and items.
- Contact channel with guests.
- Official indications from the NHC/CPHC and NWS Honolulu.
The Important Thing
Do not extrapolate the risk to all islands or present a watch as a confirmed impact. The correct decision is to prepare operations and update them according to official warnings.
Sources: National Hurricane Center / Central Pacific Hurricane Center and National Weather Service Honolulu.