Hurricane Nolo Approaches Big Island with Severe Weather Warnings
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What happened
Tropical Storm Nolo is approaching the Big Island, with the storm center currently located about 160 miles south of the island's southernmost point. Nolo is forecast to strengthen into a major hurricane while traveling toward the south of the islands. Forecasters warn that the storm could unleash powerful winds, heavy rain, and cause life-threatening flooding and mudslides in the area.
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Why it matters
The storm is expected to drop rainfall totals of up to 20 inches in parts of the Big Island. Officials have warned of the potential for high winds and power lines to be down due to the extreme weather conditions.
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Who's involved
- Big IslandIsland facing potential catastrophic weather impacts from the approaching hurricane.
How it developed
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Big Island
island in Unorganized Division No. 1, Manitoba, Canada (lat 49.92, lon -95.64)
- Multiple weather systems are currently active: Tropical Depression Fay near the Azores, Hurricane Polo approaching Baja California Sur, and Hurricane Nolo near Big Island.
- El Niño is increasing tropical cyclone activity in the Pacific, with Hurricane Polo affecting Mexico and Hurricane Nolo heading toward the Big Island.