Hurricane Lowell to Impact Kauai; Heat Continues in the South-Central U.S.

Hurricane Lowell is forecast to pass west of Kauai today. Impacts such as high surf and heavy rain could impact all of the islands. A Hurricane Warning is in effect for Kauai, Niihau and the surrounding coastal waters. Sweltering heat remains across the South-Central Plains and Lower/Middle Mississippi Valley, as well as in the Southwest this week with limited nighttime relief. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Tue, Sep 8, 2026 at 1:08:21 pm PDT

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Thursday HeatRisk Probabilities

A possible final hurrah from the summer heat brings widespread Moderate HeatRisk and areas of Major Heat Risk to Central California on Thursday. Valley temperatures up to 102 degrees with highs up to 75 degrees are expected, the warmest of these in urban areas and in the foothills where the thermal belt is strongest.

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Hurricane Lowell to Impact Kauai; Heat Continues in the South-Central U.S.

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