Hurricane Nolo still threatens Hawaii as Mexico's Baja braces for major Hurricane Polo

Hurricane Nolo was moving away from the Hawaiian islands on Sunday, but the threat of heavy rain, flash flooding, and strong winds persisted. The storm was about 365 miles south-southwest of Honolulu and moving west at 9-12mph. A high wind warning, wind advisory, and high surf advisory remained in effect for parts of the island through Sunday evening.

Nolo's maximum sustained winds rose to 115mph, making it a Category 2 hurricane. The National Hurricane Center said the center of the storm would remain well south and southwest of the Hawaiian Islands. Outer rain bands from Nolo continued to lash parts of the Big Island and Maui on Sunday, but were expected to diminish in intensity later that day.

Meanwhile, Hurricane Polo, a major hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 120mph, was affecting Mexico's Baja California. The Hawaiian Islands were still recovering from previous storms, and a flood watch remained in effect for the Big Island through Sunday night. According to ABC News, a precursor activity has been detected at the Kilauea volcano.

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