Hurricane Nolo was moving away from the Hawaiian islands on Sunday, but heavy rain, flash flooding and strong winds still threatened areas already recovering from earlier storms, as Mexico's Baja peninsula prepared for major Hurricane Polo.
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Key facts
- Hurricane Nolo was about 365 miles (585km) south-south-west of Honolulu and moving away from the Big Island at about 12mph (19kph).
- Nolo's maximum sustained winds rose to 115mph (165kph).
- A high wind warning, wind advisory and high surf advisory remained in effect for parts of Hawaii through Sunday evening.
- Parts of the island chain were still recovering from previous storms.
- Mexico's Baja California was bracing for major Hurricane Polo.
Hurricane Nolo was moving away from the Hawaiian islands on Sunday, but the threat of heavy rain, flash flooding and strong winds persisted in areas of the island chain still recovering from previous storms, according to the Guardian.
The storm was located about 365 miles (585km) south-south-west of Honolulu and was moving away from the Big Island at about 12mph (19kph). Despite its retreat, Nolo remained a powerful system, with its maximum sustained winds rising to 115mph (165kph).
The Hawaii county civil defense agency said a high wind warning, wind advisory and high surf advisory remained in effect for parts of the island through Sunday evening. Residents in affected areas were urged to remain cautious as conditions continued to pose a risk.
The lingering threat was especially concerning for communities still working to recover from previous storms, where additional rainfall and strong winds could compound existing damage and hamper recovery efforts.
At the same time, attention was turning to the Pacific coast of Mexico, where the Baja California peninsula was bracing for major Hurricane Polo. The dual threats highlighted an active period of storm activity across the region.
Why it matters
Powerful storms like Nolo and Polo pose immediate risks to lives, homes and infrastructure, particularly in areas still recovering from earlier weather events. Tracking their movement and heeding official warnings can be critical to keeping communities safe during peak storm activity.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Hurricane Nolo now?
According to the Guardian, Hurricane Nolo was about 365 miles (585km) south-south-west of Honolulu and moving away from the Big Island at about 12mph (19kph) on Sunday.
How strong is Hurricane Nolo?
Nolo's maximum sustained winds rose to 115mph (165kph), and it continued to threaten Hawaii with heavy rain, flash flooding and strong winds.
What warnings are in effect in Hawaii?
The Hawaii county civil defense agency said a high wind warning, wind advisory and high surf advisory remained in effect for parts of the island through Sunday evening.
Timeline
- Mexico's Pacific coast braces for Hurricane Polo
BBC Science: The category-four storm is approaching the state of Baja California Sur, on Mexico's northern Pacific coast.
- Mexico's Baja California braces for Hurricane Polo as Hurricane Nolo threatens Hawaii
NPR News: Hurricane Nolo edged further away from the Hawaiian Islands on Sunday as major Hurricane Polo bore down on Mexico's Baja California peninsula with a threat of storm surge, high winds and heavy rains.
- Hurricane Nolo still threatens Hawaii as Mexico's Baja braces for major Hurricane Polo
The Guardian World: Hurricane Nolo is moving away from Hawaiian islands but threat of heavy rain, flash floods and strong winds persists Hurricane Nolo was moving away from the Hawaiian islands on Sunday, but the threat of heavy rain, flash flooding and strong winds persisted in areas of the island
- Hurricane Nolo still threatens Hawaii as Mexico’s Baja braces for Hurricane Polo
The Guardian World: Hurricane Nolo is moving away from Hawaiian islands but threat of heavy rain, flash floods and strong winds persists Hurricane Nolo was moving away from the Hawaiian islands on Sunday, but the threat of heavy rain, flash flooding and strong winds persisted in areas of the island