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Hurricane Nolo rapidly intensified over the central Pacific, fueled by warm ocean waters driven by a strong El Niño pattern. The storm strengthened into a hurricane as it tracked northward toward the Hawaiian Islands, posing a major threat to the Big Island and Maui.

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Key details from the reporting:

• Intensity and Path: After regenerating from a disorganized tropical depression, Nolo underwent rapid intensification south of Hawaii, strengthening into a Category 1 hurricane with sustained winds exceeding 80 mph as it advanced toward the Big Island.

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• Primary Threat (Catastrophic Flooding): While damaging winds and rough surf are expected, meteorologists identified torrential rainfall and catastrophic flash flooding as the main hazards. Forecasts projected widespread rainfall totals of 15 to 20 inches, with localized amounts reaching 20 to 35 inches across southeastern slopes of the Big Island.

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• Compounded Ground Saturation: Hawaii has already experienced repeated storm impacts in recent weeks, including Hurricane Lala and Hurricane Lowell. Because soils are already heavily saturated, the heavy downpours bring a severe risk of life-threatening landslides and mudslides.

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• State Preparations: Hawaii Governor Josh Green issued an emergency proclamation, activating the Hawaii National Guard. Public schools, county facilities, and non-essential state offices across Hawaii County and Maui were ordered closed ahead of the storm’s arrival.

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For additional visual coverage on the storm’s forecast track and intensifying conditions, see this Tropical Storm Nolo coverage. This video provides an overview of the storm system’s trajectory toward the islands as it strengthened.

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