Hurricane Nolo Threatens Hawaii With Flooding, High Winds
• Tropical Storm Nolo, currently located about 300 miles south of Hawaii's Big Island, is forecast to intensify into a hurricane by Thursday night and potentially reach Category 3 strength by the weekend. This marks the fourth tropical system to impact Hawaii during the 2026 hurricane season. A hurricane watch has been issued for the Big Island, with the storm expected to bring heavy rainfall, strong winds, and dangerous surf conditions. The storm's exact track remains uncertain, but its outer bands are already expected to bring significant impacts to parts of the Hawaiian Islands, including the potential for life-threatening flooding and mudslides. Nolo could become the strongest hurricane to approach the Big Island since Hurricane Dot in
• (Source time: Wed, 23 Sep 2026 16:30:00 GMT)
Impact & Risks
The Big Island and parts of Maui County are at risk of severe impacts, including up to 35 inches of rain on the Big Island and up to 20 inches on Maui, which could lead to catastrophic flash flooding and mudslides. Winds capable of causing tree damage and power outages are expected, particularly in the southern parts of the Big Island, with hurricane-force winds possible depending on the storm's track. Coastal flooding, high surf, and a storm surge of 1-3 feet are also likely. These conditions could exacerbate damage in areas still recovering from previous storms this season.
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