Hurricane Nolo Approaches Big Island with Severe Weather Warnings
The latest in this situation
- Nolo is moving away from the Big Island, while Lala caused damage to homes.
- Hurricane Nolo is bearing down on the Big Island, while CORE ships supplies to aid the affected area.
- Emergency declaration authorizes assistance as major hurricane Nolo approaches the islands.
- Nolo is forecast to bring flash floods to Big Island; CORE is shipping relief supplies.
- Hurricane Nolo is strengthening south of Hawaii and is forecast to bring catastrophic flooding to Big Island.
How it started
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.
From kob.com, newsday.com
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.
From kob.com, newsday.com
Who's involved
- Big IslandIsland facing potential catastrophic weather impacts from the approaching hurricane.
How it developed
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The entities involved
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Big Island
island in Unorganized Division No. 1, Manitoba, Canada (lat 49.92, lon -95.64)
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