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Hurricane Nolo skirts Hawaii but could still unleash powerful winds, flash flooding

Hurricane Nolo skirts Hawaii but could still unleash powerful winds, flash flooding

Hurricane Nolo has just skirted the Hawaiian Islands as it gained intensity

Powerful Pacific hurricanes Nolo and Polo threaten Hawaii and Mexico

Powerful Pacific hurricanes Nolo and Polo threaten Hawaii and Mexico

Hurricane Nolo continued on its path near Hawaii while Hurricane Polo approached Mexico on Sunday Sept. 27.

Hurricane Nolo Threatens Hawaii; Baja Braces for Polo

Hurricane Nolo Threatens Hawaii; Baja Braces for Polo

Hurricane Nolo continues to pose a significant threat to Hawaii, while Mexico's Baja Peninsula is preparing for the arrival of Hurricane Polo. According to a satellite image from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) on Sunday, September 27, 2026, multiple hurricanes and tropical disturbances are active in the eastern Pacific Ocean. Residents in Hilo, Hawaii, have already begun preparations, including filling sandbags, as Nolo approaches. Meanwhile, authorities in Baja California are on high alert as Hurricane Polo is expected to intensify into a major hurricane. Both storms are part of a weekend of dangerous weather impacting North America.

Pacific hurricanes take aim at Hawaii and Mexico

Pacific hurricanes take aim at Hawaii and Mexico

Hawaii is bracing for heavy rain and wind from Hurricane Nolo and Mexico is preparing for a hit from Hurricane Polo.

Hurricanes Nolo and Polo Threaten Hawaii and Mexico

Hurricanes Nolo and Polo Threaten Hawaii and Mexico

Two powerful hurricanes, Nolo and Polo, are currently active in the Pacific Ocean, posing significant threats to Hawaii and Mexico, respectively. As of September 27, 2026, Hurricane Nolo, a Category 2 storm with sustained winds of 105 mph (169 km/h), is located approximately 160 miles south of Hawaii's Big Island. The storm is expected to strengthen into a Category 3 hurricane with winds reaching 130 mph (209 km/h) by September 28 before weakening. Meanwhile, Hurricane Polo, a Category 3 storm with winds of 120 mph (193 km/h), is heading toward Mexico's Baja California Peninsula, where it is expected to make landfall on September 28. Both hurricanes are part of an unusually active Pacific hurricane season, attributed to a strong El Niño event. Additionally, Tropical Depression 18-E has formed near Mexico and is expected to intensify into a hurricane in the coming days.

Multiple Tropical Systems Develop Across Pacific

Multiple Tropical Systems Develop Across Pacific

The Pacific and Atlantic basins are experiencing heightened tropical activity as of Sunday, September 27, 2026. In the Pacific, Hurricane Polo is set to make landfall in Baja California Sur on Monday as a Category 2 hurricane, bringing winds of up to 100 mph. Hurricane Nolo, currently south of Hawaii, is expected to strengthen to a Category 4 storm, with rainfall totals nearing 20 inches and risks of flooding and mudslides. Meanwhile, Hurricane Odalys is weakening and will turn southward, posing no threat to land. Tropical Depression 18, located off the coast of Mexico, is likely to strengthen into Hurricane Rachel later this week. In the Atlantic, Tropical Depression Fay continues to weaken and is expected to dissipate or remain a depression through midweek. Additionally, a disturbance east of Bermuda has a 40% chance of developing into Tropical Storm Hanna by midweek, though it currently poses no threat to land.

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.

Hurricane Nolo strengthening as it barrels toward Hawaii. See tracker

Hurricane Nolo strengthening as it barrels toward Hawaii. See tracker

Hurricane Nolo is expected to strengthen into a major hurricane as it approaches Hawaii. Here's a look at its potential path.

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 Nolo Intensifies Near Hawaii

Hurricane Nolo Intensifies Near Hawaii

Hurricane Nolo has rapidly intensified into a Category 1 storm with sustained winds of 85 mph (137 km/h), according to the National Hurricane Center. As of 2 a.m. local time Friday, the hurricane was located approximately 200 miles south of Hawaii’s Big Island and moving generally north. This marks the third significant hurricane to impact Hawaii in just six weeks, during a tropical season influenced by a super El Niño. Rapid intensification, defined as a wind speed increase of 58 mph (93 km/h) or more within 24 hours, has been observed in five storms this season, highlighting the effects of warming oceans and climate change.

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.