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Nolo Strengthens to a Hurricane Again in the Pacific Ocean
Forecasters warned of life-threatening flooding and up to 20 inches of rain on parts of the Big Island as the storm’s winds strengthened to near 105 mph.
Tropical Storm Nolo is moving west away from Hawaii, yet flash flood warnings persist for Kauai's northern and central areas as the system continues to drench the island.
Re-Strengthening into a hurricane on Friday, Nolo continues its westward track toward the International Date Line over the coming weekend. The system intensified despite moving away from the Hawaiian Islands.
Forecasters anticipate maximum storm totals of up to 10 inches across Kauai, where flood advisories cover Lihue, Princeville, and Hanalei. The advisory areas reflect the storm's lingering rainfall threat.
President Donald Trump recently approved an emergency declaration, authorizing the Federal Emergency Management Agency to coordinate assistance and provide funding support for affected communities.
Hurricane Polo approaches Mexico's Baja California peninsula, with officials expecting a landfall on Monday as the Mexican navy prepares humanitarian aid in Guaymas and Mazatlan.
Polo points to Baja California, Nolo touches Category 5 and Rachel intensifies as the relentless storm train of late September continues in the Pacific. Meanwhile, Hanna is born in the Atlantic.