Hurricane Nolo Brings Flooding Threat to Hawaii
Hurricane Nolo is currently located approximately 220 miles south of Hawaii's Big Island and is moving northeast, with tropical storm conditions expected to begin Friday evening (Source time: not specified). The U.S. National Hurricane Center has warned of potentially catastrophic and life-threatening flooding and mudslides, particularly in areas of steep terrain. Rainfall totals of 15 to 30 inches are expected, with some areas possibly receiving up to 35 inches. Nolo's maximum sustained winds were recorded at 85 mph on Friday morning, and the storm is forecast to strengthen into a major hurricane by Saturday. While the hurricane is not expected to make direct landfall, its effects will be felt across the Big Island and other Hawaiian islands, including Maui.
