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CATEGORY HURRICANE LOWELL CHURNS IN THE PACIFIC
“TRACKING HURRICANE LOWELL”
“POWERFUL CATEGORY HURRICANE LOWELL BARRELS TOWARD HAWA”
Where the room stands
The storm forecast cone tracks the CENTER, not the full impact zone!
The cone shows where the storm's eye is likely to travel — not where damage stops. Winds, storm surge, and rain routinely extend far outside its edges, making it the most misread graphic in weather coverage.
A hurricane's category only measures one thing: wind speed!
The Saffir-Simpson scale rates sustained winds alone — storm surge, rainfall, and storm size are not factored in. A sprawling Category 1 can flood more land than a compact Category 3. Low number ≠ low danger.
Topic poll · all networksFlash floods must form within how long of heavy rain, by definition?
- 6 hours
- 24 hours
- 48 hours
- 72 hours
Guess, then reveal the answer
6 hours
The '30% of income on rent' rule traces back to a 1969 U.S. law.
The Brooke Amendment, championed by Sen. Edward Brooke, first capped public housing rent at 25% of income. Congress raised it to 30% in 1981 — and that threshold has shaped housing policy globally ever since.
Topic poll · all networksWill this viral toy explosion trend lead to a recall?
Topic poll · all networksHawaii's Mount Waialeale is among Earth's wettest spots. How much rain yearly?
- Around 150 inches
- Around 260 inches
- Around 460 inches
- Around 600 inches
Guess, then reveal the answer
Around 460 inches
Delta's 'Basic' fares were invented to compete with Spirit Airlines!
Basic economy tiers emerged around 2012 as major carriers fought ultra-low-cost rivals like Spirit & Frontier. Delta, United, and American all launched stripped-down fares within a few years. Learn more at Wikipedia
Delta's Basic Economy fares trace back to a 1978 law!
The Airline Deregulation Act of 1978 let airlines set their own prices for the first time. Before it, the government fixed all ticket prices — meaning no 'basic' vs. 'premium' economy tiers existed at all.
Infinity Song is made up of 7 siblings from the Holloway family!
The New York-based brothers and sisters first gained national attention on Fox's 'The Four: Battle for Stardom' in 2018, showcasing the multi-generational vocal harmonies that now anchor their album and world tour.
Topic poll · all networksWhat boarding group does Delta assign Basic Economy passengers?
- Group 5
- Group 7
- Group 8
- Group 9
Guess, then reveal the answer
Group 9
Lightning is the #1 weather threat at outdoor stadium events!
Stadiums can't fully shield crowds from lightning. NWS urges venues to monitor forecasts & evacuate 30 min before storms arrive. Learn more at Weather.gov
Topic poll · all networksHow far away must lightning be to trigger an outdoor stadium evacuation?
- Within 2 miles
- Within 6 miles
- Within 10 miles
- Within 15 miles
Guess, then reveal the answer
Within 6 miles
Sam Neill was born in Northern Ireland but became a NZ icon!
Neill moved to New Zealand as a child and became one of its most celebrated actors. He was appointed an OBE and a CNZM for his contributions to film. Read more at Wikipedia
Topic poll · all networksWhat will happen to the viral toy challenge after this news?
Hawaii has only been struck by one major hurricane since 1950!
Hurricane Iniki in 1992 was the last major storm to directly hit Hawaii, striking Kauai as a Category 4 with 145 mph winds. It caused $3.1B in damage and remains the costliest Hawaiian hurricane on record.
Topic poll · all networksHow many glacial lakes have formed in Nepal's Himalayas?
- Around 200
- Around 600
- Around 1,400
- Around 4,000
Guess, then reveal the answer
Around 1,400
Topic poll · all networksHow hard will Lowell hit Hawaii vs. past storms?
The National Hurricane Center has tracked storms since 1898!
The NHC in Miami monitors every Atlantic & Pacific storm, issuing life-saving forecasts. Hurricane Lowell is being closely watched. Prepare at Weather.gov
Topic poll · all networksHow many Hoosiers can a single major Indiana derecho leave without power?
- Around 50,000
- Around 250,000
- Around 1 million
- Around 3 million
Guess, then reveal the answer
Around 1 million
Flash floods can strike in minutes — river floods take days.
River flooding builds slowly as upstream rain drains into channels, giving forecasters days to warn communities. Flash floods explode after intense rain on saturated soil or burn scars, arriving with little to no warning.
Lithium-ion batteries can explode when temps exceed 140°F!
The CPSC warns that heat triggers 'thermal runaway' in lithium batteries — a chain reaction causing fire or explosion. In 2016, Samsung recalled 2.5M Galaxy Note 7s after batteries ignited in summer heat.
Topic poll · all networksWhat should Jay-Z do about the weather chaos before his Yankee Stadium show?
Topic poll · all networksShould petting zoos require rabies shots for all animals?
Nepal has 3,624 glacial lakes — 21 are deemed dangerously unstable.
Per ICIMOD, glacial lake outburst floods (GLOFs) threaten billions in infrastructure built in Nepal's river valleys. Nepal's glaciers have shrunk ~24% since the 1970s, accelerating GLOF risk each decade.
Post-9/11 Mideast wars have cost the U.S. over $8 trillion.
Brown University's Costs of War project estimates $8T+ spent on post-9/11 conflicts through 2023 — fueling concern among military leaders about the economic burden of any new or expanded engagement with Iran.
Topic poll · all networksWho bears most responsibility for Hawaii flood recovery?
Topic poll · all networksNepal's deadliest prior flood, in 1993, killed how many?
- Around 400
- Around 1,300
- Around 3,500
- Around 7,000
Guess, then reveal the answer
Around 1,300
Hawaii's National Guard was founded in 1895 — 64 yrs before statehood!
Originally formed under the Republic of Hawaii, the Guard predates statehood by 64 years. Today, its soldiers and airmen are local residents — the very communities they're protecting during disasters like Lala.
Topic poll · all networksHow long will National Guard troops stay deployed in Hawaii County?
Topic poll · all networksWhat will Infinity Song drop first on their world tour?
Topic poll · all networksWhich Bonnie Tyler song will still be played 50 years from now?
Sam Neill reprised Dr. Alan Grant 29 years after Jurassic Park!
Neill first played paleontologist Dr. Alan Grant in the 1993 Spielberg blockbuster, returned in Jurassic Park III (2001), and came back again for Jurassic World Dominion in 2022 — spanning nearly three decades.
Topic poll · all networksHow many years of median US income does it take to buy a median-priced home today?
- About 2 years
- About 4 years
- About 6 years
- About 9 years
Guess, then reveal the answer
About 6 years
Topic poll · all networksWill glacial flooding in Nepal worsen every year?
Bonnie Tyler sang 'Total Eclipse' during an actual solar eclipse!
In 2017, Tyler performed her iconic hit aboard a Royal Caribbean cruise ship timed to the total solar eclipse path. A once-in-a-lifetime concert moment. Read more at Wikipedia
Topic poll · all networksWhat does a hurricane's Saffir-Simpson category measure?
- Sustained wind speed only
- Overall destructive power
- Storm surge and wind
- Rainfall, surge, and wind
Guess, then reveal the answer
Sustained wind speed only
Topic poll · all networksHow many people have survived rabies after symptoms began?
- Fewer than 20
- Around 500
- Around 2,000
- Over 10,000
Guess, then reveal the answer
Fewer than 20
Topic poll · all networksWhat film did Jurassic Park dethrone as the top-grossing movie ever?
- E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
- Star Wars: A New Hope
- Jaws
- The Lion King
Guess, then reveal the answer
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
Nepal flood disasters can erase up to 2% of the nation's GDP annually.
Nepal's GDP is roughly $40 billion. Recurring monsoon floods destroy crops, roads, and bridges each year — losses the UN estimates cost South Asia's mountain nations billions in cumulative damage since 2000.
Topic poll · all networksWhat will be Hurricane Lala's most lasting impact on Hawaii Island?
England & Argentina's most famous clash was the 1986 World Cup QF.
Diego Maradona scored both the infamous 'Hand of God' goal AND the 'Goal of the Century' in that single 2-1 quarterfinal win — still considered the greatest individual performance in World Cup history.
Topic poll · all networksHow long will Indiana's storm outages last this time?
The story so far
HURRICANE LOWELL EXPECTED TO BRING HEAVY RAINS TO HAWA
See how they framed it →CATEGORY HURRICANE LOWELL CHURNS IN THE PACIFIC
See how they framed it →LEE GOLDBERG SNEWS SENIOR METEOROLOGIST
See how they framed it →NEW QUESTIONS ABOUT RIVER GAUGE ALERT SYSTEM FAILURE IN DEADLY GRAND CANYON FLASH FLOODING
See how they framed it →RABIES WARNING SE
See how they framed it →SEARCH FOR SIGNS OF LIFE IN NEPAL
See how they framed it →- NEW EVACUATIONS AS FIRES SPREAD NEAR BIG SUI
- WESTERN FLASH FLOOD THREAT DANGEROUS HEAT ON THE MOVE
- REPORT MILITARY BRASS WARNS HEGSETH NOT TO EXTEND IRAN WAR
- DEATH TOLL RISES IN NEPAL-TIBET FLOOD ET
- LESLIE LOPEZ IF SNEWS METEOROLOGIST
- NEW MARINE ONE COMMUNICATION PROBLEMS IINARIETO TAIK TO ATC EOR SECOND TIME THIS MONTH...
- SEARCH FOR SURVIVORS AFTER CATASTROPHIC FLOOD IN NEPAL
- FBI CHINESE HACKERS TARGETED U.S. GOV'T
- WILDFIRE EMERGENCY 90 000 WARNED TO EVACUATE OFFICIALS RENO FIRE MAY HAVE BEEN INTENTIONALLY SET WO
- FIRS WILDFIRE EMERGENCY
- JEFFRIES AND KUSHNER MET PRIVATELY AHEAD OF MIDTERMS
- JACLYN LEE NEWS LOS ANGELES
- NTSB GIVES UPDATE ON FATAL PLANE CRASH IN WESTERN ALASK
- U.S.S. ABRAHAM LINCOLN HEADING
- HERO GOOSE WAKES UP FAMILY DURING FIRI
- THOUSANDS WITHOUT POWER IN STORM-RAVAGED INDIANA
- LATEST UPDATE FROM HAWAII OFFICIALS ON LALA DAMAGE HI GOV. JOSH GREEN
- AT LEAST ONE KILLED AS HURRICANE LALA SLAMS HAWAIIAN ISLAND
- LATEST UPDATE FROM HAWAII OFFICIALS ON TS LAL
- BURDEN PROOF
- OHIO OFFICIALS HOLD BRIEFING ON SEVERE WEATHER
- RESIDENTS ACROSS PARTS OF NORTHERN WALES ENCOUNTER A WILDFIRE SPREADING ACROSS THE REGION
- 'JURASSIC PARK' ACTOR SAM NEILL DIES AT 78
- CHAOS BEFORE JAY-Z YANKEE STADIUM SHOW
- INFINITY SONG TALKS NEW ALBUM & WORLD TOUR
- HOUSING AFFORDABILITY - HOME OWNERSHIP FOR MANY AMERICANS IS NOW OUT OF REACH
- SINGER BONNIE TYLER DIES AT 75
- VIRAL TREND ALLEGEDLY CAUSING POPULAR TOYS TO EXPLODE
- Castro heir wants a Trump deal: his exclusive first US interview
- LAUREN BENNETT, SINGER ON 'PARTY ROCK ANTHEM,' DIES AT 37
- ISRAEL-LEBANON AGREEMENT: MANY LEBANESE SCEPTICAL ABOUT PROSPECT OF PEACE
- FLOOD WATCHES IN EFFECT FOR 7M PEOPLE
- HEAT WAVE CONTINUES TO GRIP MOST OF THE U.S.
- Searches For Survivors Continue As The Death Toll Rises
- GOV. ANDY BESHEAR ADDRESSES DESTRUCTIVE FLOODING IN KENTUCKY
- FRAGILE CEASEFIRE HOLDS IN SOUTHERN LEBANON AFTER DEADLY ISRAELI STRIKES
- RESPONSE TO IRANIAN DRONE ATTACK ON A COMMERCIAL VESSEL - IRAN'S REVOLUTIONARY GUARD SAYS
- RACE FOR A NEW EBOLA VACCINE
- STATE OF EMERGENCY DECLARED AS DEATH TOLL RISES
- SEVERAL COUNTRIES OFFER QUAKE ASSISTANCE TO VENEZUELA AFTER TWO POWERFUL EARTHQUAKES STRUCK NEAR CARACAS
- A SECOND 7.5 MAGNITUDE EARTHQUAKE HAS BEEN RECORDED IN VENEZUELA COLLAPSING BUILDINGS IN THE CAPITAL
- LA GOV. LANDRY VISITS AREAS IMPACTED BY TS ARTHUR
- LOUISIANA OFFICIALS SPEAK ON TROPICAL STORM ARTHUR
- A 7.8 MAGNITUDE EARTHQUAKE ROCKS PART OF SOUTHERN PHILIPPINES
