Hurricane watch issued as Tropical Storm Nolo nears Hawaiʻi Island
A hurricane watch covers Hawaiʻi County as Tropical Storm Nolo strengthens south of the islands. Forecasts cited by the National Hurricane Center allow for hurricane conditions, flooding and dangerous coastal waves from late Friday into the weekend.
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What happened
Tropical Storm Nolo was centered about 310 miles south of South Point on Hawaiʻi Island, with maximum sustained winds of 40 miles per hour and higher gusts, according to the National Hurricane Center as cited by BNO News. [2]
References for this detail (1)
- Hurricane watch issued for Hawaii's Big Island as Tropical Storm Nolo approachesbnonews.com · Recorded source date: Sep 23, 2026, 11:47 PM UTC
A hurricane watch was issued for Hawaiʻi County, meaning hurricane conditions were possible within the area, with conditions potentially beginning late Friday. [2]
References for this detail (1)
- Hurricane watch issued for Hawaii's Big Island as Tropical Storm Nolo approachesbnonews.com · Recorded source date: Sep 23, 2026, 11:47 PM UTC
The storm was forecast to strengthen into a hurricane and possibly a major hurricane by the weekend, although the excerpt does not establish that this strengthening occurred. [2]
References for this detail (1)
- Hurricane watch issued for Hawaii's Big Island as Tropical Storm Nolo approachesbnonews.com · Recorded source date: Sep 23, 2026, 11:47 PM UTC
Storm surge could place water 1 to 3 feet above ground in coastal areas of Hawaiʻi County if peak surge coincides with high tide, with large waves near a landfall area. [2]
References for this detail (1)
- Hurricane watch issued for Hawaii's Big Island as Tropical Storm Nolo approachesbnonews.com · Recorded source date: Sep 23, 2026, 11:47 PM UTC
Context from the sources
An earlier preparedness report described a different stage of the system as the remnants of Tropical Depression Fifteen-E, with impacts potentially beginning Wednesday evening and rainfall forecasts ranging from several inches to two feet. [1]
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What this could mean for you
Flight, road and coastal travel could be disrupted in Hawaiʻi County.
Hurricane-force winds, flooding, large waves or storm surge could make routes and facilities unsafe.
Reported basis: [2] · The possible effect is interpretation.
Depends on: Nolo approaches Hawaiʻi Island with the forecast hazardous conditions.
Possible time frame: days, if those conditions hold.
Homes, businesses and vehicles in exposed coastal or flood-prone areas could face damage or unsafe conditions.
Storm surge, heavy rain, strong winds and large waves can inundate or damage exposed property.
Reported basis: [2] · The possible effect is interpretation.
Depends on: The storm strengthens and its track brings hazardous weather over Hawaiʻi County.
Possible time frame: days, if those conditions hold.
Possible consequences, not a forecast. Their relevance depends on your location and the conditions above.
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What changes the outlook
Risk increases if…
Nolo strengthens into a hurricane or major hurricane and tracks close to or over Hawaiʻi Island.
Peak storm surge coincides with high tide in coastal Hawaiʻi County.
Pressure eases if…
Nolo turns away from Hawaiʻi Island or weakens before hazardous conditions arrive.
Still unclear
The excerpt does not establish whether Nolo ultimately made landfall, reached hurricane strength, or caused damage.
The exact track, rainfall totals and timing of peak conditions remain uncertain.
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Sources (2)
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Available excerpt
Story updated at 11:20 a.m. Monday, Sept. 22 The remnants of Tropical Depression Fifteen-E, located several hundred miles southeast of the Hawaiian Islands, has produced…A short excerpt from our source record; open the original for the full article.
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A hurricane watch has been issued for Hawaii’s Big Island as Tropical Storm Nolo strengthens south of the islands, according to the National Hurricane Center…A short excerpt from our source record; open the original for the full article.
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