Nolo becomes a Category 3 Hurricane in the remote Pacific Ocean

The Category 3 Hurricane Nolo rapidly intensified in the remote Pacific Ocean, far from Hawaii's population centers. The storm's maximum sustained winds reached 115 mph, making it a Category 3 hurricane. Nolo was located about 210 miles south-southwest of Maro Reef and moving westward at 17 mph. A tropical storm warning was issued for the Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument, a remote and protected area stretching from Maro Reef to Lisianski Island.

Large surf associated with Nolo was expected to inundate some low-lying atolls. No threat was forecast for any populated islands. Nolo was expected to cross the international date line on Sunday. The hurricane had previously skirted Hawaii a week ago, losing some strength to become a tropical storm before regaining hurricane force on Friday.

Meanwhile, another Pacific hurricane, Category 1 Rachel, continued heading westward, away from Mexico's west coast. Dangerous swells were forecast for the west-central Mexican coast through the weekend and for the Baja California Peninsula through Monday.