Hurricane Watch Posted on Hawaii’s Big Island as Nolo Approaches
A hurricane watch has been issued for Hawaii’s Big Island as Tropical Storm Nolo strengthens south of the island chain.
A hurricane watch has been issued for Hawaii's Big Island as Tropical Storm Nolo strengthens, with top winds of 40 miles per hour, and is on a trajectory to reach the island early Saturday as a major hurricane. The National Hurricane Center warned that the storm could bring torrential rain, life-threatening flooding, and landslides to the Big Island and Maui.
Residents and visitors are advised to take the threat seriously, as 20 inches of rain could fall on the Big Island, with up to 35 inches in some isolated spots. On Maui, up to 10 inches are expected, with some areas receiving 20 inches. Hurricane-strength winds of at least 74 mph are possible on the Big Island starting Friday, with a potential 3-foot storm surge along the southern-facing coastline.
Despite the warning, Hurricane Polo continues to bring heavy rain and strong winds to Mexico's west coast, with up to 6 inches of rain expected in Guerrero, causing flooding and mudslides.
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Also reported by 2 other outlets
- Hurricane Watch Posted on Hawaii’s Big Island as Nolo Approaches insurancejournal.com
- Tropical Storm Nolo forms in Pacific, Hawaii under hurricane watch cbsnews.com
