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Lowell intensifies into Category 5 hurricane south of Hawaii

Lowell intensifies into Category 5 hurricane south of Hawaii

As of 5 p.m., Lowell — located about 600 miles south-southwest of Honolulu and 615 miles south-southwest of Lihue — was packing maximum sustained winds of 160 mph as it drifted westward at 7 mph.

By Star-Advertiser staff
• Last updated 5:56 p.m.
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