{"id": "1213472582410960903", "title": "Hurricane Local Statement", "adv_date": "2026-09-26T03:20:00Z", "wmo": "HLSHFO", "msg": "035\nWTHW80 PHFO 260320\nHLSHFO\nHIZ015>018-022-023-026>028-037>054-261130-\n\nHurricane Nolo Local Statement Advisory Number 22\nNational Weather Service Honolulu HI  EP152026\n520 PM HST Fri Sep 25 2026\n\nThis product covers the Hawaiian islands\n\n**HEAVY RAIN INCREASES ACROSS THE BIG ISLAND AS NOLO SLOWLY MOVES \nNORTHWARD**\n\nNEW INFORMATION\n---------------\n\n* CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS:\n    - None\n\n* CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS:\n    - A Tropical Storm Warning and Hurricane Watch are in effect for \n      Big Island East, Big Island Interior, Big Island North, Big \n      Island South, Big Island Southeast, Big Island Summits, Kohala, \n      and Kona\n    - A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for Haleakala Summit, \n      Kahoolawe, Kipahulu, Lanai Leeward, Lanai Mauka, Lanai South, \n      Lanai Windward, Maui Central Valley North, Maui Central Valley \n      South, Maui Leeward West, Maui Windward West, Molokai Leeward \n      South, Molokai North, Molokai Southeast, Molokai West, Molokai \n      Windward, South Haleakala, South Maui/Upcountry, and Windward \n      Haleakala\n\n* STORM INFORMATION:\n    - About 350 miles south-southeast of Honolulu or about 200 miles \n      south of Hilo\n    - 16.9N 155.3W\n    - Storm Intensity 105 mph\n    - Movement North or 10 degrees at 3 mph\n\nSITUATION OVERVIEW\n------------------\n\nHurricane Nolo is moving slowly northward and will continue to do so \ntonight. Nolo is then forecast to turn to the west and increase in \nspeed on Saturday as it strengthens to a major hurricane. Nolo is \nforecast to continue westward through the weekend with the center \nremaining well south of the state. However, impacts from Nolo will \nbe felt well outside the center of the hurricane.\n\nBands of intense showers and thunderstorms associated with Nolo will \naffect the Big Island, bringing 8 to 12 inches to windward and \nsoutheast sections, with localized higher amounts of 16 inches. This \nrainfall could produce significant, life-threatening flash flooding \nand mudslides, especially in areas of steep terrain. Heavy rain may \nspread to Maui by Saturday, where 4 to 6 inches, with localized \nhigher amounts of 8 inches, are possible. Outer rain bands \nassociated with Nolo could reach the other smaller islands, and \nrainfall would be enhanced by the terrain. \n\nTropical storm force winds are expected to begin tonight on the Big \nIsland, with hurricane force winds possible by early Saturday, \nparticularly in areas of steep terrain. A Tropical Storm Watch is in \neffect for Maui County and tropical storm force winds are possible \nbeginning Saturday. Regardless of the exact track of Nolo, strong \nand gusty winds are expected for all of the Hawaiian Islands through \nthe weekend. A Wind Advisory has been issued for the rest of the \nstate beginning Saturday.\n\nSwell generated by Nolo could bring very large and rough surf and \ndangerous rip currents for south and east facing shores, especially \nfor the Big Island. A High Surf Advisory remains in effect for south \nand east facing shores of Big Island and east facing shores of Maui \nand Molokai. A High Surf Advisory is also in effect for east facing \nshores of Kauai and Oahu. \n\nTornadoes and waterspouts will be possible associated with Nolo, \nmainly over and near the Big Island, along and to the right of the \ntrack of the tropical cyclone.\n\nPOTENTIAL IMPACTS\n-----------------\n\n* FLOODING RAIN:\nProtect against life-threatening rainfall flooding having possible \nextensive impacts across windward and southeast Big Island. Potential \nimpacts include:\n    - Major rainfall flooding may prompt many evacuations and rescues.\n    - Rivers and tributaries may rapidly overflow their banks in \n      multiple places. Small streams, creeks, canals, arroyos, and \n      ditches may become dangerous rivers. In mountain areas, \n      destructive runoff may run quickly down valleys while \n      increasing susceptibility to rockslides and mudslides. Flood \n      control systems and barriers may become stressed.\n    - Flood waters can enter many structures within multiple \n      communities, some structures becoming uninhabitable or washed \n      away. Many places where flood waters may cover escape routes. \n      Streets and parking lots become rivers of moving water with \n      underpasses submerged. Driving conditions become dangerous. \n      Many road and bridge closures with some weakened or washed out.\n\nProtect against dangerous rainfall flooding having possible limited \nto significant impacts across leeward Big Island and Maui Island.\n\nElsewhere across the Hawaiian islands, little to no impact is \nanticipated.\n\n* WIND:\nProtect against dangerous wind having possible significant impacts \nacross Big Island. Potential impacts in this area include:\n    - Some damage to roofing and siding materials, along with damage \n      to porches, awnings, carports, and sheds. A few buildings \n      experiencing window, door, and garage door failures. Mobile \n      homes damaged, especially if unanchored. Unsecured lightweight \n      objects become dangerous projectiles.\n    - Several large trees snapped or uprooted, but with greater \n      numbers in places where trees are shallow rooted. Several \n      fences and roadway signs blown over.\n    - Some roads impassable from large debris, and more within urban \n      or heavily wooded places. A few bridges, causeways, and access \n      routes impassable.\n    - Scattered power and communications outages, but more prevalent \n      in areas with above ground lines.\n\nAlso, protect against hazardous wind having possible limited impacts \nacross the rest of the main Hawaiian Islands.\n\n* SURGE:\nProtect against locally hazardous surge having possible limited \nimpacts across Big Island. Potential impacts in this area include:\n    - Localized inundation with storm surge flooding mainly along \n      immediate shorelines and in low-lying spots, or in areas \n      farther inland near where higher surge waters move ashore.\n    - Sections of near-shore roads and parking lots become overspread \n      with surge water. Driving conditions dangerous in places where \n      surge water covers the road.\n    - Moderate beach erosion. Heavy surf also breaching dunes, mainly \n      in usually vulnerable locations. Strong rip currents.\n    - Minor to locally moderate damage to marinas, docks, boardwalks, \n      and piers. A few small craft broken away from moorings.\n\nElsewhere across the Hawaiian islands, little to no impact is \nanticipated.\n\n* TORNADOES:\nProtect against a tornado event having possible limited impacts \nacross Big Island. Potential impacts include:\n    - The occurrence of isolated tornadoes can hinder the execution \n      of emergency plans during tropical events.\n    - A few places may experience tornado damage, along with power \n      and communications disruptions.\n    - Locations could realize roofs peeled off buildings, chimneys \n      toppled, mobile homes pushed off foundations or overturned, \n      large tree tops and branches snapped off, shallow-rooted trees \n      knocked over, moving vehicles blown off roads, and small boats \n      pulled from moorings.\n\nPRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS\n----------------------------------\n\n* EVACUATIONS:\nFollow the advice of local officials\n\n* OTHER PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION:\nNow is the time to complete all preparations to protect life and \nproperty in accordance with your emergency plan. Ensure you are in a \nsafe location before the onset of strong winds or possible flooding.\n\nIf you are relocating to safe shelter, leave as early as possible. \nAllow extra time to reach your destination. Many roads and bridges \nwill be closed once strong winds arrive. Check the latest weather \nforecast before departing and drive with caution.\n\nIf heading to a community shelter, become familiar with the shelter \nrules before arrival, especially if you have special needs or have \npets. Take essential items with you from your Emergency Supplies Kit.\n\nFailure to adequately shelter may result in serious injury or loss of \nlife. Always heed the advice of local officials and comply with any \norders that are issued. Remember, during the storm 9 1 1 Emergency \nServices may not be able to immediately respond if conditions are \nunsafe. This should be a big factor in your decision making.\n\nKeep cell phones well charged. Cell phone chargers for automobiles \ncan be helpful, but be aware of your risk for deadly carbon monoxide \npoisoning if your car is left idling in a garage or other poorly \nventilated area.\n\nIt is important to remain calm, informed, and focused during an \nemergency. Be patient and helpful with those you encounter.\n\nIf you are a visitor, be sure to know the name of the city or town in \nwhich you are staying and the name of the county or parish in which \nit resides. Listen for these locations in local news updates. Pay \nattention for instructions from local authorities.\n\nStorm surge is the leading killer associated with tropical storms and \nhurricanes! Make sure you are in a safe area away from the surge \nzone. Even if you are not in a surge-prone area, you could find \nyourself cutoff by flood waters during and after the storm. Heed \nevacuation orders issued by the local authorities.\n\nRapidly rising flood waters are deadly. If you are in a flood-prone \narea, consider moving to higher ground. Never drive through a flooded \nroadway. Remember, turn around don't drown!\n\nIf a Tornado Warning is issued for your area, be ready to shelter \nquickly, preferably away from windows and in an interior room not \nprone to flooding. If driving, scan the roadside for quick shelter \noptions.\n\nIf in a place that is vulnerable to high wind, such as near large \ntrees, a manufactured home, upper floors of a high-rise building, or \non a boat, consider moving to a safer shelter before the onset of \nstrong winds or flooding.\n\nClosely monitor weather.gov, NOAA Weather radio or local news outlets \nfor official storm information. Be ready to adapt to possible changes \nto the forecast. Ensure you have multiple ways to receive weather \nwarnings.\n\n* ADDITIONAL SOURCES OF INFORMATION:\n- For information on appropriate preparations see ready.gov\n- For information on creating an emergency plan see getagameplan.org\n- For additional disaster preparedness information see redcross.org\n\nNEXT UPDATE\n-----------\n\nThe next local statement will be issued by the National Weather \nService in Honolulu HI around 11 PM HST, or sooner if conditions \nwarrant.\n\n"}