Hurricane Nolo is forecast to bring life-threatening flooding and hazardous surf to Hawaii on Friday, with forecasters warning of potentially catastrophic impacts. Heavy rainfall is expected alongside large waves along coastal areas.
Officials in Hawaii take precautionary steps as the storm approaches. The state activates more than 230 Hawaii National Guard members and closes schools ahead of Nolo. While forecasts indicate the storm moves west on Saturday and does not directly hit the islands, it is still expected to affect the state with strong rain and coastal conditions. One projection cited by outlets suggests rainfall totals could reach as high as 25 inches.
Reporting also highlights that Nolo is strengthening as it nears Hawaii, reinforcing concerns about flooding risk. Across outlets, the focus remains on storm-driven rainfall and coastal wave impacts, rather than a direct landfall, and on preparations for communities still recovering from earlier extreme weather.
