{"id": "1213754702290059271", "title": "Hurricane Local Statement", "adv_date": "2026-09-27T03:15:00Z", "wmo": "HLSHFO", "msg": "408\nWTHW80 PHFO 270315\nHLSHFO\nHIZ015>018-022-023-026>028-037>054-271115-\n\nHurricane Nolo Local Statement Advisory Number 26\nNational Weather Service Honolulu HI  EP152026\n515 PM HST Sat Sep 26 2026\n\nThis product covers the Hawaiian islands\n\n**ALL TROPICAL WATCHES AND WARNINGS HAVE BEEN CANCELLED** \n\n\nNEW INFORMATION\n---------------\n\n* CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS:\n    - All watches and warnings have been canceled\n\n* CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS:\n    - None\n\n* STORM INFORMATION:\n    - About 330 miles south-southeast of Honolulu\n    - 16.7N 156.5W\n    - Storm Intensity 90 mph\n    - Movement West or 265 degrees at 8 mph\n\nSITUATION OVERVIEW\n------------------\n\nHurricane Nolo is moving west and will pick up speed as it strengthens\ninto a major hurricane later tonight or early Sunday. Nolo is forecast \nto turn toward the northwest Monday and Tuesday. While the center of \nNolo will stay well south and west of the state, strong gusty winds \nwill still occur due to the tight pressure gradient between Nolo and \nhigh pressure to the north. On Big Island and in Maui County, a \ncombination of High Wind Warnings for upper terrain and notoriously \nwindy areas and Wind Advisories for remaining lower elevations will \nreplace Tropical Storm Watches and Warnings. A Wind Advisory is also \nremains in effect for Oahu and Kauai. \n\nBands of moderate to heavy showers and thunderstorms may bring an\nadditional 1 to 2 inches, isolated 4 inches, of rainfall to windward\nand southeast regions of Big Island. Periods of moderate to locally\nheavy rain may spread into Maui, introducing an additional 1 to\n2 inches of rain. Localized heavy rain could produce significant\nflooding and mudslides, especially in areas of steep terrain or in\nareas that have already experienced flooding during previous storms.\nTerrain-enhanced rainfall from Nolo's outer rain bands may also reach\nthe islands of Oahu and Kauai. \n\nSwell generated by Nolo will bring dangerously large, rough surf and\nsevere rip currents, especially for the east and south-facing shores\nof Big Island. A High Surf Warning is in effect for the south-facing\nshores of Big Island. A High Surf Advisory remains in effect for the\neast-facing shores of Big Island as well as the east-facing shores of\nMaui, Molokai, Oahu and Kauai.\n\nPOTENTIAL IMPACTS\n-----------------\n\n* WIND:\nLittle to no additional wind impacts expected. \n    - Community officials are now assessing the extent of actual wind \n      impacts accordingly.\n    - Emergency response teams are attending to casualty situations \n      as needed.\n    - Emergency work crews are restoring essential community \n      infrastructure as necessary.\n    - If you have an emergency dial 9 1 1.\n\n* FLOODING RAIN:\nAdditional impacts from locally hazardous flooding are still a concern\non Big Island. There is a Flood Watch in effect through tonight for \nBig Island. \n\n* TORNADOES:\nLittle to no impacts are anticipated at this time across the Hawaiian \nislands.\n\n* SURGE:\nLittle to no impacts are anticipated at this time across the Hawaiian \nislands.\n\nPRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS\n----------------------------------\n\n* EVACUATIONS:\nFollow the advice of local officials\n\n* OTHER PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION:\nRemain safely sheltered until conditions improve. When going outside \nbe sure to stay away from downed power lines, hazardous debris and \nflooded areas.\n\nIf your home or shelter was damaged, be alert to the smell of gas \nleaks and be cautious around electrical wiring, broken glass, jagged \nmetal and wood, and protruding nails and screws.\n\nCheck to see if everyone in your group is OK. Administer first aid to \nthose who are injured. If possible, call 9 1 1 for any serious \ninjuries. Remember, it may be difficult for emergency responders to \narrive quickly. \n\nCheck in with your emergency points of contact. Let them know your \nlocation and status. Keep conversations short and to the point. Do \nnot tie up communications systems.\n\nCheck on your neighbors. If necessary, help them connect with their \npoints of contact.\n\nDo not attempt to return to evacuated areas until local authorities \nhave inspected roads and bridges and have given the all clear. \nHazards like downed power lines and trees, washed out roads, \ncontinued flooding in low lying areas and non-functioning traffic \nlights make travel difficult. \n\nAllow extra time for emergency vehicles to reach you as they navigate \nroad hazards.\n\nDo not attempt to return to evacuated areas until local authorities \ngive the all clear. Allow time for officials to inspect bridges and \noverpasses and to mark washed-out roads.\n\nWhen entering areas that have been heavily damaged, bring along a \nGPS-enabled device to help with street navigation. Do not drive on \nroads that have been marked closed.\n\nDo not go sightseeing within impacted communities. Sightseers \ninterfere with the emergency work of first responders.\n\nWhen inspecting damage, use flashlights rather than candles or flamed \nlanterns. Be aware of sparks that can ignite natural gas or other \nleaking flammables.\n\nDo not go up on your roof until the weather conditions are safe. \nLadders can be slippery in the rain and unexpected wind gusts can \nblow you off the roof.\n\nWhen clearing out fallen trees, be careful with chainsaws and axes. \nAlways wear protective gear and keep others at a safe distance. \nLeaning trees and those which have fallen on roofs or power lines can \nbe especially dangerous. If you are not in good health or unsure \nabout what you are doing, have someone with tree cutting experience \ndo the job. Never cut trees without a partner.\n\nIf using a generator, avoid carbon monoxide poisoning by following \ninstructions provided by the manufacturer. Operate your generator in \na well-ventilated space outside of your living area and away from \nopen doors and windows.\n\nProblems with sewer backups can further contaminate standing flood \nwaters. Keep children away from flood waters. Also, listen for boil \nwater alerts as tap water may have become non-potable.\n\nBe alert for any lingering wind gusts which could take down weakened \ntrees and/or power lines, collapse damaged structures, or cause \nflying debris.\n\nBe alert for potential flooding from rising rivers and streams which \nmay have yet to crest. Remain informed of the latest river forecasts \nand heed any flood watches and warnings.\n\nBe alert for flooded roads which could be compromised or littered \nwith debris. Avoid travel until water levels subside and roads have \nbeen cleared. Do not drive through places where flood waters cover \nthe road. Turn around, don't drown!\n\nHave multiple ways to receive Tornado Warnings if issued. Consider \nnearby shelter options as you move about. Be ready to shelter quickly.\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\nAs it pertains to this event...this will be the last local statement \nissued by the National Weather Service in Honolulu HI regarding the \neffects of tropical cyclone hazards upon the area.\n\n"}