Hurricane Nolo lashes Hawaii as new threat of 'volcanic hail' arises
Millions of Hawaii residents are on alert as Hurricane Nolo closes in and is forecast to bring heavy rain and winds.
Hurricane Nolo is battering Hawaii, prompting new concerns over volcanic hail. Millions of residents are bracing for hazardous weather as the Category 2 storm circles off the coast, unleashing heavy rain and powerful winds. Nolo, currently 200 miles south of South Point, is expected to intensify further before veering westward. Outer rain bands could still impact the Big Island and Maui on Sunday, but will likely weaken later.
A flood watch remains in effect for Sunday night. Despite Nolo's weakening, gusty winds and heavy rain will continue to affect parts of Hawaii through Sunday evening. Hawaii County Mayor Kimo Alameda warned of the potential for volcanic hail, triggered by precursor activity at the Kilauea volcano. Alameda expressed concern about the debris clogging catchment tanks, roads, and pools, emphasizing the need to avoid a multi-disaster scenario.
Hawaii is still grappling with the aftermath of four natural disasters in 2026, totaling nearly a billion dollars in recovery costs, according to Governor Josh Green.
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