Tropical Storm Nolo strengthens as warnings expand across Hawaii’s Big Island
Tropical Storm Nolo was strengthening near Hawaii’s Big Island, where a tropical storm warning had been issued and hurricane conditions were possible. Heavy rain was expected to begin over the island, with Nolo forecast to pass nearby as a potentially Category 3 hurricane this weekend.
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What happened
A tropical storm warning was issued for Hawaii’s Big Island as Nolo approached. [2]
References for this detail (1)
- Tropical storm warning issued for Big Island as Nolo nearshawaiitribune-herald.com · Recorded source date: Sep 25, 2026, 12:02 AM UTC
Forecast coverage said Nolo was strengthening and could bring heavy rain to Hawaii Island beginning late in the day. [3]
References for this detail (1)
- Nolo strengthening: Heavy rain could begin late today over Hawaiʻi Island : Maui Nowmauinow.com · Recorded source date: Sep 24, 2026, 6:02 PM UTC
Nolo was expected to pass near the Big Island as a Category 3 hurricane this weekend, according to the forecast headline. [1]
References for this detail (1)
- Wednesday Evening Forecast - Hurricane Watch issued as Nolo is expected to pass near Big Island as Category 3 hurricane this weekendkitv.com · Recorded source date: Sep 24, 2026, 6:46 AM UTC
Several reports described a hurricane watch for the Big Island and said a hurricane warning was likely as Nolo strengthened. [5][6][4]
References for this detail (3)
- Tropical Storm Nolo strengthens, Hawaii hurricane warning likelywftv.com · Recorded source date: Sep 24, 2026, 4:47 PM UTC
- Hurricane Watch Posted on Hawaii's Big Island as Nolo Approachesclaimsjournal.com · Recorded source date: Sep 24, 2026, 4:02 PM UTC
- Hurricane Watch Posted on Hawaii's Big Island as Nolo Approachesinsurancejournal.com · Recorded source date: Sep 24, 2026, 3:32 PM UTC
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- [1] Wednesday Evening Forecast - Hurricane Watch issued as Nolo is expected to pass near Big Island as Category 3 hurricane this weekendkitv.comReferenced for: detail 3
- [6] Hurricane Watch Posted on Hawaii's Big Island as Nolo Approachesinsurancejournal.comReferenced for: detail 4
- [5] Hurricane Watch Posted on Hawaii's Big Island as Nolo Approachesclaimsjournal.comReferenced for: detail 4
- [4] Tropical Storm Nolo strengthens, Hawaii hurricane warning likelywftv.comReferenced for: detail 4
- [3] Nolo strengthening: Heavy rain could begin late today over Hawaiʻi Island : Maui Nowmauinow.comReferenced for: detail 2
- [2] Tropical storm warning issued for Big Island as Nolo nearshawaiitribune-herald.comReferenced for: detail 1
Questions answered by the reporting
What this could mean for you
Flight, road and other local travel disruption could occur on Hawaii’s Big Island.
Heavy rain and possible tropical-storm or hurricane conditions can affect transport operations and road access.
Reported basis: [2][3][1] · The possible effect is interpretation.
Depends on: Disruptive weather reaches affected transport routes or facilities.
Possible time frame: days, if those conditions hold.
Flooding and storm-related hazards could affect residents and local services.
Forecast heavy rain and stronger winds may create hazardous conditions as Nolo approaches.
Reported basis: [3][1] · The possible effect is interpretation.
Depends on: Rain and winds become sufficiently severe in exposed areas.
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 further or shifts closer to the Big Island.
Heavy rain begins before the storm’s closest approach and affects exposed areas.
Pressure eases if…
Nolo weakens before reaching the vicinity of Hawaii.
The storm’s track remains far enough offshore to limit conditions on land.
Still unclear
The sources do not establish Nolo’s exact track, rainfall totals, wind speeds or confirmed damage.
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