Donations could support emergency response efforts, victim support services, counseling for affected residents, temporary housing, food assistance, and recovery programs in communities impacted by Hurricane Nolo. Funds may also aid medical support, community support initiatives, and assistance for those facing heavy rain, strong winds, high surf, and flash flooding risks across the Hawaiian Islands.
Hurricane Nolo strengthened into a Category 4 storm far south of Hawaii, bringing threats of heavy rain, flooding, strong winds, and high surf to the islands. The hurricane skirted the main Hawaiian Islands without making landfall but still posed risks for life-threatening flash flooding and dangerous conditions, particularly on the Big Island. It is one of several hurricanes to approach the state in recent weeks. Officials issued hurricane watches, high wind warnings, and surf advisories as Nolo moved west-northwest with maximum sustained winds reaching 145 mph at one point. Residents in areas recovering from previous storms remained on alert for potential impacts including mudslides and extreme surf.
Hurricane Nolo strengthened into a Category 4 hurricane far south of Hawaii and moved west-northwest at around 12 mph. As of 5 p.m., the storm was located about 655 miles southeast of the French Frigate Shoals and about 380 miles south-southwest of Honolulu, carrying maximum sustained winds of 145 mph. A hurricane watch remained in effect for parts of the state. The storm is the third hurricane to approach Hawaii in recent weeks and the fourth this season to at least graze the islands. Nolo skirted the Hawaiian Islands while gaining intensity but still threatened flash floods, dangerous winds, and extreme surf in areas recovering from prior storms. Heavy rain began in southern Hawaii, raising concerns for potentially life-threatening flooding and mudslides. Forecasters warned of intense rain and the possibility of flooding for Hawaii’s Big Island. High wind warnings, wind advisories, and high surf advisories remained in effect through Sunday evening in some areas even as Nolo turned northwest. The system brought strong winds and high surf to the main islands over several days. Nolo was expected to strengthen further before gradually weakening after moving away from the state. Officials noted this could be the strongest Big Island impact from a hurricane in 67 years.
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