Hurricane Lowell is impacting Hawaii. Even a very rare tornado watch was issued. Here's the latest information on the hurricane and the potentially historic "watch."

State officials warn visitors to prepare.

Category 3 Hurricane Lowell has moved closer to Hawaii.

The National Park Service began closing backcountry trails and campgrounds on September 23 as Nolo approached Hawaiʻi Island. By 5 p.m. Thursday, September 24, all backcountry areas and remaining park areas were scheduled to close to recreational activities.

Weather officials are closely tracking a potential tropical system lurking far southeast of the state that threatens to bring heavy rainfall to eastern portions of the islands later this week.

County and state offices, schools, and services are scheduled to close on Hawaii Island and Maui as Tropical Storm Nolo strengthens and approaches the islands.

Hawaii officials are urging residents to prepare now as Tropical Storm Nolo strengthens south of the islands and could bring hurricane-force winds, heavy rain, flooding and mudslides to parts of

Tropical Depression Fifteen-E has reformed southeast of Hawaii and is expected to grow into a major hurricane by this weekend as it moves slowly near or over the Big Island.

(NEXSTAR) — From a nor’easter on the East Coast to more hurricanes headed toward Hawaii, severe weather is making an impact on the United States this weekend. East Coast The governors of New York, Kathy Hochul (D),