Public Tropical Cyclone Advisory
009 WTPA32 PHFO 010538 TCPCP2 BULLETIN Tropical Storm Nolo Intermediate Advisory Number 42A NWS Central Pacific Hurricane Center Honolulu HI EP152026 Issued by NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL 800 PM HST Wed Sep 30 2026 ...NOLO HOLDING STEADY AS IT CONTINUES WESTWARD... SUMMARY OF 800 PM HST...0600 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...21.7N 165.0W ABOUT 175 MI...280 KM SSE OF FRENCH FRIGATE SHOALS ABOUT 360 MI...580 KM W OF LIHUE HAWAII MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...45 MPH...75 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...W OR 275 DEGREES AT 5 MPH...7 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...999 MB...29.50 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- CHANGES WITH THIS ADVISORY: None. SUMMARY OF WATCHES AND WARNINGS IN EFFECT: A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for... * The Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument from Nihoa to Maro Reef, including near French Frigate Shoals A Tropical Storm Warning means that tropical storm conditions are expected somewhere within the warning area. Additional watches and warnings may be required for additional portions of the Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument later this week. For storm information specific to your area, including possible inland watches and warnings, please monitor products issued by your local National Weather Service forecast office. DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK ---------------------- At 800 PM HST (0600 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Nolo was located near latitude 21.7 North, longitude 165.0 West. Nolo is moving toward the west near 5 mph (7 km/h), and this general motion is expected to continue over the next few days with an increase in forward speed. Maximum sustained winds are near 45 mph (75 km/h) with higher gusts. Gradual strengthening is forecast beginning late Thursday. Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 80 miles (130 km) from the center. The estimated minimum central pressure is 999 mb (29.50 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- WIND: Tropical storm conditions are expected within the Tropical Storm Warning area from Nihoa to French Frigate Shoals today, with tropical storm conditions spreading westward from French Frigate Shoals to Maro Reef by Thursday. SURF: Large surf associated with Nolo will continue to affect the Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument over the next several days. These large waves will likely inundate some of the low-lying atolls, especially from French Frigate Shoals to Nihoa. Please consult products from your local weather office. NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 1100 PM HST.