{"id": "1213683415479320583", "title": "Hurricane Local Statement", "adv_date": "2026-09-26T21:12:00Z", "wmo": "HLSHFO", "msg": "296\nWTHW80 PHFO 262112\nHLSHFO\nHIZ015>018-022-023-026>028-037>054-270515-\n\nHurricane Nolo Local Statement Advisory Number 25\nNational Weather Service Honolulu HI  EP152026\n1112 AM HST Sat Sep 26 2026\n\nThis product covers the Hawaiian islands\n\n**NOLO MOVING SLOWLY WESTWARD** \n\n\nNEW INFORMATION\n---------------\n\n* CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS:\n    - The Hurricane Watch has been cancelled for Big Island East, Big \n      Island Interior, Big Island North, Big Island South, Big Island \n      Southeast, Big Island Summits, Kohala, and Kona\n\n* CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS:\n    - A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for Big Island East, Big \n      Island Interior, Big Island North, Big Island South, Big Island \n      Southeast, Big Island Summits, Kohala, 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 340 miles south-southeast of Honolulu\n    - 16.7N 156.0W\n    - Storm Intensity 90 mph\n    - Movement West or 260 degrees at 5 mph\n\nSITUATION OVERVIEW\n------------------\n\nHurricane Nolo is slowly moving west this morning and will pick up\nspeed as it strengthens into a major hurricane later tonight or early\nSunday. Nolo is forecast to accelerate west this weekend with a turn\ntoward the northwest and northwest expected Monday and Tuesday. While\nthe center will stay well south and west of the state, impacts will\nextend far outside the center of the hurricane.\n\nBands of moderate to heavy showers and thunderstorms will bring an\nadditional 3 to 6 inches of rainfall to windward and southeast regions\nof Big Island. Periods of moderate to locally heavy rain may spread\ninto Maui, bringing an additional 1 to 2 inches of rain. Localized\nheavy rain could produce significant, life-threatening flooding and\nmudslides, especially in areas of steep terrain. Terrain-enhanced\nrainfall from outer rain bands may also reach the islands of Oahu and\nKauai. \n\nA Tropical Storm Warning remains in effect for Big Island as tropical\nstorm force winds and gusts, especially over complex terrain, continue\nacross that island today. A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for Maui\nCounty, where tropical storm force winds and gusts are occurring due\nto terrain enhancement. Strong, gusty winds will affect all Hawaiian\nIslands through the weekend. A Wind Advisory is in effect for the\nislands of Oahu and Kauai. \n\nSwells generated by Nolo will bring dangerously large, rough surf and\nsevere rip currents, especially for the east and southeast facing\nshores of Big Island. A High Surf Advisory remains in effect for the\neast and southeast and facing shores of Big Island as well as the east\nfacing shores of Maui, Molokai, Kauai and Oahu. \n\nTornadoes and waterspouts are possible near and over Big Island,\nprimarily to the right of the Nolo's track. \n\nPOTENTIAL IMPACTS\n-----------------\n\n* WIND:\nPotential impacts from the main wind event are now unfolding across \nBig Island and Maui. Remain well sheltered from dangerous wind having \npossible significant impacts. If realized, these impacts 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\nPotential indirect impacts from the main wind event are also now \nunfolding across the rest of the state. Remain well sheltered from \nhazardous wind having possible limited impacts.\n\n* FLOODING RAIN:\nPotential impacts from the flooding rain are still unfolding across \nwindward and southeast Big Island. Remain well guarded against \ndangerous flood waters having possible significant impacts. If \nrealized, these impacts include:\n    - Moderate rainfall flooding may prompt several evacuations and \n      rescues.\n    - Rivers and tributaries may quickly become swollen with swifter \n      currents and overspill their banks in a few places, especially \n      in usually vulnerable spots. Small streams, creeks, canals, \n      arroyos, and ditches overflow.\n    - Flood waters can enter some structures or weaken foundations. \n      Several places may experience expanded areas of rapid \n      inundation at underpasses, low-lying spots, and poor drainage \n      areas. Some streets and parking lots take on moving water as \n      storm drains and retention ponds overflow. Driving conditions \n      become hazardous. Some road and bridge closures.\n\nPotential impacts from the flooding rain are still unfolding across \nwindward and southeast Big Island and portions of Maui. Remain well \nguarded against locally hazardous flood waters having possible \nlimited impacts.\n\n* TORNADOES:\nPotential impacts from tornadoes are still unfolding across Big \nIsland. Remain well braced against a tornado event having possible \nlimited impacts. If realized, these 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\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 5 PM HST, or sooner if conditions \nwarrant.\n\n"}