Hurricane Nolo Expected to Unleash Powerful Winds, Flash Flooding on Hawaii
Forecasters said up to 25 inches of rain could fall on the island’s eastern and southern areas, raising the risk of catastrophic flash flooding and mudslides.
- On Saturday, Hurricane Nolo churned south of the Big Island with maximum sustained winds of 105 mph, threatening the region with damaging winds and life-threatening flooding through the weekend.
- Saturated ground from last month's Hurricane Lala leaves the island vulnerable, while this year's super El Niño has primed the Pacific to produce strong tropical systems.
- Forecasters expect 10 to 15 inches of rain, with isolated amounts reaching 25 inches in steep terrain. Hawaii Gov. Josh Green declared a state of emergency, and President Donald Trump authorized federal assistance.
- Approximately 400 National Guard troops are positioned across the state to assist, while Hawaii County officials opened shelters and secured 100 hotel rooms for evacuees.
- Meanwhile, Hurricane Polo is strengthening off the coast of Mexico, threatening the small fishing community of San Juanico. Resident Jeffrey Westman expressed concern about the town's ability to receive food deliveries if road access is cut off.
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Category 2 Hurricane Nolo is passing south of Hawaii and could bring heavy rains, gusty winds and dangerous flooding to the Big Island.
Hurricane Nolo expected to unleash powerful winds and flash flooding on Hawaii
While direct landfall by the storm's center was not expected, forecasters said it could cause life-threatening flooding and mudslides, with parts of the Big Island expected to see rainfall totals up to 20 inches.
Hurricane Nolo expected to unleash powerful winds, flash flooding on Hawaii – WTOP News
HILO, Hawaii (AP) — Heavy rain and powerful winds are expected to bring flash floods and extreme surf to the Hawaiian Islands over the weekend as Hurricane Nolo bears down on areas still recovering from previous storms. Nolo was churning slowly south of Hawaii’s Big Island on Saturday with maximum sustained winds of 105 mph...
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Hurricane Nolo expected to unleash powerful winds, flash flooding on Hawaii
HILO, Hawaii (AP) — Heavy rain and powerful winds are expected to bring flash floods and extreme surf to the Hawaiian Islands over the weekend as Hurricane Nolo bears down on areas still recovering from previous storms.
Hurricane Nolo strengthens near Hawaii: When will the storm hit Big Island, how much rain is expected — latest updates
Tropical-storm conditions, defined by winds of 39 to 73 mph, were being reported across the Big Island, with gusty conditions also affecting some wind-prone areas of Maui County, Oahu and Kauai.
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