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Hawaii Faces "Catastrophic" Flood Threat from Nolo
24 Sep
Summary
- Tropical Storm Nolo threatens Hawaii with catastrophic flooding.
- Heavy rainfall exceeding a foot is possible, leading to mudslides.
- Hurricane Polo menaces Mexico's coast, while Odalys is offshore.
Hawaii is bracing for a "catastrophic" threat from an approaching tropical cyclone, expected to become Tropical Storm Nolo by September 23. The system is forecast to bring potentially devastating flooding to the eastern Hawaiian Islands, which are still recovering from Hurricane Lala.
The storm is predicted to make a sharp turn north and approach the Big Island of Hawaii as a hurricane on Friday, September 26. Swells are expected to arrive Friday, bringing dangerous surf and rip current conditions. Rainfall totals could exceed twenty inches at higher elevations on the Big Island.
Life-threatening, catastrophic flooding and mudslides are possible due to rainfall expected to continue through September 26. Interests in Hawaii are strongly advised to monitor forecast updates and finalize preparedness plans. Hurricane or tropical storm watches may be issued imminently.
Elsewhere in the Pacific, Hurricane Polo is drifting northward off Mexico's coast, with tropical storm watches and warnings in effect. Polo is forecast to approach the Southern California Baja Peninsula by September 27. Hurricane Odalys is also active in the open Pacific but poses no threat to land. The Atlantic basin remains hurricane-free, with two areas of disturbed weather not expected to reach hurricane strength.
