Hurricane Nolo, a zig-zagging storm, is expected to become a major hurricane this weekend and threaten Hawaii's Big Island with torrential rain, according to NPR.
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Key facts
- Hurricane Nolo is forecast to become a major hurricane this weekend.
- The storm is expected to slow down as it nears Hawaii's Big Island.
- Nolo threatens to bring torrential, flooding rain to Hawaii.
- Affected areas have already been flooded by big storms this summer, according to NPR.
Hurricane Nolo, described as a zig-zagging storm, is threatening Hawaii’s Big Island with the prospect of flooding rain, according to NPR. The storm is expected to slow down as it approaches the island.
NPR reports that Nolo is expected to become a major hurricane this weekend. The combination of an intensifying storm and slowing forward motion raises the risk of prolonged, heavy rainfall over the same areas.
The torrential rain associated with Nolo would fall on parts of Hawaii that have already been flooded by big storms this summer, according to NPR. That prior flooding could compound the impact of any additional heavy rain.
A storm that slows down near land can dump larger amounts of rain over a concentrated area, increasing the potential for flooding. NPR’s reporting emphasizes the flooding-rain threat as Nolo nears the Big Island.
As of NPR’s reporting on September 25, 2026, the storm was being watched closely for its expected strengthening and its track toward Hawaii. Residents in affected areas face the possibility of renewed flooding after a difficult summer of storms.
Why it matters
A major hurricane that slows down near land can produce dangerous, prolonged flooding, especially in places already saturated by earlier storms. For Hawaii's Big Island, that raises the stakes for residents and emergency planners heading into the weekend.
Frequently asked questions
When is Hurricane Nolo expected to become a major hurricane?
According to NPR, Nolo is expected to become a major hurricane this weekend as it nears Hawaii's Big Island.
What is the main threat from Hurricane Nolo?
NPR reports the main threat is torrential, flooding rain, which is heightened because the storm is expected to slow down and because affected areas have already been flooded by big storms this summer.
Where is Hurricane Nolo headed?
The storm is approaching Hawaii's Big Island and is expected to slow down as it nears the island, according to NPR.
Timeline
- Hurricane Nolo, a zig-zagging storm, threatens Hawaii with flooding rain
NPR News: Nolo will slow down as it nears Hawaii's Big Island and is expected to become a major hurricane this weekend, bringing torrential rain to areas that have been flooded by big storms this summer.
- Hurricane Nolo, a zig-zagging storm, threatens Hawaii with flooding rains
NPR News: Nolo will slow down as it nears Hawaii's Big Island and is expected to become a major hurricane this weekend, bringing torrential rain to areas that have been flooded by big storms this summer.