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Hurricane Nolo threatening Hawaii with heavy rain as Polo churns near Mexico

Hurricane Nolo threatening Hawaii with heavy rain as Polo churns near Mexico

Residents on Hawaii’s Big Island are bracing for potentially life-threatening and catastrophic flooding from Hurricane Nolo, while Mexico is still under the threat of another Pacific hurricane, Polo

Hurricanes Polo and Nolo threaten Mexico and Hawaii: Live updates

Hurricanes Polo and Nolo threaten Mexico and Hawaii: Live updates

Polo is expected to make landfall in Mexico, while forecasters predict Nolo will reach major hurricane status as it reaches Hawaii.

It's been an intense hurricane season in the Pacific and there's still a long way to go

It's been an intense hurricane season in the Pacific and there's still a long way to go

The hurricane season in the Pacific Ocean already has been very active, thanks to the El Nino weather phenomenon

Heavy rains hit Mexico as Hurricane Polo tracks offshore, expected to make landfall on Sunday night

Heavy rains hit Mexico as Hurricane Polo tracks offshore, expected to make landfall on Sunday night

By Paolo Laudani Sept 24 (Reuters) - Heavy surf and rain lashed southwestern Mexico as "extremely powerful" Hurricane Polo crawls northwest offshore the mainland, the US National Hurricane Center (NHC) said in a bulletin on Thursday.

Hurricane Nolo Threatens Hawaii With Heavy Rainfall

Hurricane Nolo Threatens Hawaii With Heavy Rainfall

Hurricane Nolo is intensifying as it approaches Hawaii, with the National Hurricane Center forecasting it to reach major hurricane status by Saturday. A tropical storm warning is in effect for the Big Island, with hurricane conditions possible within 36 hours. The storm is moving slowly northward at 2 mph, benefiting from warm sea surface temperatures and low wind shear. Rainfall totals could reach up to 35 inches in some areas of the Big Island, with significant flooding expected. Maui, Oahu, and Kauai are also under flood watches, with varying rainfall projections. This marks the third hurricane threat to Hawaii in 2026, an unprecedented occurrence for the state.

Hurricane Watch Issued for Hawaii as Nolo Strengthens

Hurricane Watch Issued for Hawaii as Nolo Strengthens

Tropical Storm Nolo has intensified into a hurricane in the Pacific Ocean, prompting a hurricane watch for Hawaii’s Big Island. The National Hurricane Center predicts Nolo will become a major hurricane by the weekend, with sustained winds of at least 111 mph. The storm is moving north at 2 mph and is expected to approach the Big Island on Friday and Saturday before making a sharp westward turn. Heavy rainfall of 15 to 20 inches is forecast for the Big Island, with localized areas potentially receiving up to 35 inches. Maui County is under a tropical storm watch, with rainfall totals of 5 to 10 inches expected. The storm poses a significant risk of catastrophic flooding and mudslides, particularly in steep terrain.

Hurricane Polo fuels fears of landslides in Mexico's southwest as Nolo closes in on Hawaii

Hurricane Polo fuels fears of landslides in Mexico's southwest as Nolo closes in on Hawaii

Southwestern Mexico is bracing for heavy rain and mudslides after Polo became a major hurricane in the Pacific

Polo off Mexican coast is among 'the strongest storms ever' as Odalys becomes a hurricane

Polo off Mexican coast is among 'the strongest storms ever' as Odalys becomes a hurricane

Hurricane Polo has grown into one of the most powerful Pacific cyclones in decades and is expected to skirt Mexico’s southwestern coast as a Category 5 storm

Soon-to-be Hurricane Nolo to threaten Hawaii with 'catastrophic' floods

Soon-to-be Hurricane Nolo to threaten Hawaii with 'catastrophic' floods

An approaching system is raising concern in Hawaii for a "catastrophic" threat from yet another tropical cyclone, for the third time this year.

Hurricane Polo is 'one of the strongest storms ever' and is churning off Mexico's Pacific coast

Hurricane Polo is 'one of the strongest storms ever' and is churning off Mexico's Pacific coast

Hurricane Polo has grown into one of the most powerful Pacific cyclones in decades and is expected to skirt Mexico’s southwestern coast as a Category 5 storm

Tropical Storm Nolo Threatens Hawaii with Heavy Rain and Winds

Tropical Storm Nolo Threatens Hawaii with Heavy Rain and Winds

Tropical Storm Nolo, currently centred about 300 miles south of Hawaii's Big Island, is forecast to intensify into a hurricane by Thursday. This system, the fourth tropical event of the 2026 hurricane season, is expected to bring heavy rainfall, strong winds, and potential coastal flooding to parts of Hawaii. The National Hurricane Center has issued a hurricane watch for the Big Island, with the storm likely to become a major hurricane (Category 3 or higher) by the weekend. The storm's track remains uncertain, with scenarios ranging from a close approach to the Big Island to a more distant westward turn.

Tropical Storm Nolo Expected to Strengthen into Category 3 Hurricane

Tropical Storm Nolo Expected to Strengthen into Category 3 Hurricane

Tropical Storm Nolo has formed and is currently on a trajectory that will take it over Hawaii's Big Island before moving westward into the Pacific Ocean. Meteorologists predict that the storm will intensify rapidly, reaching Category 3 hurricane status by early Saturday. The storm is expected to bring 15 to 20 inches of rainfall to the Big Island, potentially causing life-threatening flooding and mudslides. Additionally, hurricane-force winds are anticipated, posing significant risks to infrastructure and safety. The National Hurricane Center is closely monitoring the storm's development and its potential impacts.