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 >
| NWS Forecast for: Central US Arctic Offshore (PKZ505) Issued by: National Weather Service Fairbanks, AK Last Update: 400 AM AKDT Tue Sep 8 2026 | |
| Today: E winds 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. Tonight: N winds 10 kt becoming W after midnight. Seas 2 ft. Wed: W winds 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. Wed Night: SW winds 15 kt. Seas 2 ft. Thu: S winds 25 kt. Seas 8 ft. Fri: SW winds 20 kt. Seas 8 ft. Sat: W winds 25 kt. Seas 6 ft. | |
| Zone Forecast: Central US Arctic Offshore (PKZ505) | |
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