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Hurricane Lowell Intensifies to Category 5 as it Passes South of Hawaii

Hurricane Lowell has reached Category 5 status with maximum sustained winds of 160 mph. The storm is currently moving west at 10 mph, positioned approximately 445 miles south of Hilo. While the official track forecast indicates the hurricane will remain south of the Hawaiian Islands through Friday, it is expected to make a sharp turn toward the north or north-northeast in four to five days. Forecasters have issued a high surf advisory for south and southeast facing shores through Thursday, noting that the swells generated by Lowell are likely to cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions. In the East Pacific, Hurricane Karina is currently a Category 4 storm with winds of 145 mph, located about 1,455 miles east of Hilo. Karina is expected to weaken into a tropical storm by Sunday. Additionally, Tropical Storm Marie is moving northwest away from the Mexican coast, currently positioned about 415 miles south of the southern tip of Baja California. Local officials, including Mayor Rick Blangiardi, have urged residents to monitor the storm's progress and replenish emergency supplies. Residents are encouraged to check flashlights, batteries, and a 14-day supply of non-perishable food and water.

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