Public Tropical Cyclone Advisory
482 WTPA32 PHFO 011140 TCPCP2 BULLETIN Tropical Storm Nolo Intermediate Advisory Number 43A NWS Central Pacific Hurricane Center Honolulu HI EP152026 Issued by NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL 200 AM HST Thu Oct 01 2026 ...NOLO MOVING SLOWLY JUST SOUTH OF THE PAPAHANAUMOKUAKEA MARINE NATIONAL MONUMENT... SUMMARY OF 200 AM HST...1200 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...21.8N 165.3W ABOUT 160 MI...255 KM SSE OF FRENCH FRIGATE SHOALS ABOUT 380 MI...610 KM W OF LIHUE HAWAII MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...50 MPH...85 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 285 DEGREES AT 3 MPH...6 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...994 MB...29.36 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 200 AM HST (1200 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Nolo was located near latitude 21.8 North, longitude 165.3 West. Nolo is moving toward the west-northwest near 3 mph (6 km/h). A turn to the west is forecast later today, before turning back to the west- northwest by late this weekend. Satellite wind data indicate that the maximum sustained winds have increased to near 50 mph (85 km/h) with higher gusts. Some gradual strengthening is forecast over the next couple of days while Nolo moves westward while remaining south of the Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument. Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 80 miles (130 km) from the center. The estimated minimum central pressure is 994 mb (29.36 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 later today. 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 Maro Reef. Please consult products from your local weather office. NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 500 AM HST.