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weather16 days ago

Nolo Intensifies to Major Hurricane Status, Threatening Hawaii with Catastrophic Flooding

Tropical Storm Nolo is rapidly strengthening into a Category 3 hurricane and is forecast to pass near Hawaii’s Big Island by Saturday. The storm is expected to bring 15 to 20 inches of rain, potentially causing life-threatening flooding and mudslides, particularly in areas already damaged by Hurricane Lala in August. A hurricane watch remains in effect for Hawaii County, with a flood watch covering multiple islands through Saturday.

via The Washington Post|

#flooding #hawaii #hurricane-watch

weather16 days ago

Nolo Intensifies: Hawaii Island Cancellations Mount as Storm Threatens Major Hurricane Status

Tropical Storm Nolo is expected to intensify into a major hurricane as it approaches Hawaii, prompting a series of cancellations on the Big Island. The storm threatens catastrophic flooding and high winds, with a hurricane watch in effect for the Big Island and flood watches across multiple islands. Cancellations include public hearings, community events, and hospital activities, as residents prepare for potentially 36 inches of rainfall in higher elevations.

via Hawaii News Now|

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Tropical Storm Nolo threatens Hawaii with catastrophic flooding as it intensifies

Tropical Storm Nolo is forecast to strengthen into a major hurricane and approach Hawaii's Big Island by Friday, Sept. 25, bringing life-threatening winds and catastrophic flooding. A hurricane watch is in effect for the Big Island, while a flood watch covers multiple islands through Saturday. The storm threatens areas still recovering from August's Hurricane Lala, with rainfall totals potentially reaching 36 inches at higher elevations. El Niño is cited as a key driver of the active Pacific season, which has already seen three named storms impact the islands.

via USA Today|

#el-nino #flooding #hawaii

weather1 month ago•5 min saved

Lala Approaches Hawaii With Potential 20-Inch Rainfall and Strong Winds

Tropical Storm Lala has formed in the Central Pacific and is forecast to bring heavy rain (up to 20 inches possible), strong winds, and large surf to Hawaii over the weekend, with a hurricane watch issued for the Big Island. Residents on Oahu and other islands are urged to prepare, secure property, and monitor advisories as NOAA/NHC tracks Lala amid other Atlantic disturbances.

via USA Today|

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weather3 years ago•1 min saved

Tracking Ophelia: Tropical Storm Approaches Mid-Atlantic

Tropical Storm Ophelia is approaching hurricane status off the Southeast coast, with winds up to 70 mph. Eastern North Carolina has been issued a hurricane watch, and the storm is expected to bring heavy rain, strong winds, and the possibility of tornadoes to the East Coast. The storm also poses a threat of life-threatening storm surge, high surf, and rip currents. Multiple games across the NFL and MLS could be impacted. People in coastal areas are advised to take this storm seriously.

via USA TODAY|

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weather3 years ago•3 min saved

"Tropical Storm Ophelia Threatens US Mid-Atlantic with Heavy Rain and Wind"

Tropical Storm Ophelia is gaining strength as it approaches the mid-Atlantic coast, with a hurricane watch issued for parts of eastern North Carolina. The storm is expected to make landfall on Saturday morning, bringing heavy rain and strong winds to the region. North Carolina and Virginia have declared a state of emergency, and schools and events have been canceled in preparation. Ophelia could dump up to 7 inches of rain in some areas and cause storm surges of 3 to 5 feet. Climate change may contribute to the increased frequency of storms like Ophelia.

via WAVY.com|

#hurricane-watch #mid-atlantic #north-carolina

weather3 years ago•9 min saved

"Hurricane Lee Threatens New England: Strong Winds and Heavy Rains Expected"

Hurricane Lee, a Category 1 storm with 80 mph winds, is approaching southeastern New England, with strong winds expected to reach around 50 mph in Maine. The storm is moving north-northeast at 20 mph and is described as "very large and dangerous" by the National Hurricane Center. Tropical-storm-force winds are extending outward up to 345 miles from the center of the storm. A Tropical Storm Warning and Hurricane Watch have been issued for various areas in New England and Atlantic Canada. Dangerous surf, rip currents, and heavy rainfall are expected, with the storm likely to weaken and become a post-tropical storm as it moves north.

via WMTW Portland|

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weather3 years ago•5 min saved

"Hurricane Idalia: Updates, Evacuations, and Precautions in Florida"

Hurricane Idalia is rapidly intensifying and could potentially cause more damage in Tallahassee than previous hurricanes Michael and Hermine. The storm's track has shifted westward, increasing the danger level for the city and neighboring coastal counties. Tallahassee is under a Hurricane Watch and Tropical Storm Warning, while the coastal counties face a potentially deadly storm surge. The National Weather Service is urging residents to prepare for hurricane-strength winds and to get their storm supplies ahead of a Wednesday morning landfall. The city could experience wind gusts of 75 to 100 mph and a storm surge of 8-12 feet. Uber is offering free rides to state-approved evacuation shelters in certain counties.

via Tallahassee Democrat|

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natural-disasters3 years ago•1 min saved

"Florida Braces for Tropical Storm Idalia as Sandbag Stations Open and State of Emergency Declared"

Manatee County in Florida is opening self-serve sandbag stations in preparation for the potential impact of Tropical Storm Idalia, which has prompted hurricane and storm surge watches. The sandbag stations will provide up to 10 sandbags per household, and citizens are encouraged to know their evacuation level. While there are no evacuation orders currently in place, residents should stay updated through local news stations and Manatee County Government's social media channels.

via Sarasota Herald-Tribune|

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natural-disasters3 years ago•2 min saved

Tropical Storm Cindy Forms, NHC Tracks Bret and Depression Four.

Tropical Storm Bret is approaching the eastern Caribbean islands with a hurricane watch issued for St. Lucia. A tropical storm warning is also in effect for Martinique and Dominica, where there is a risk of flooding from heavy rainfall, strong winds, and dangerous waves along the coast. The storm is expected to be near hurricane strength as it passes through the islands. Another storm, Tropical Depression Four, is also spinning in the open Atlantic Ocean.

via USA TODAY|

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Tropical Storm Bret strengthens, but not a concern for some areas.

Tropical Storm Bret is approaching the eastern Caribbean at near-hurricane strength, with a hurricane watch issued for St. Lucia. The storm is expected to bring torrential downpours, landslides and flooding to the region. Airports, businesses, schools and offices have closed in St. Lucia and Dominica. A tropical storm warning is in effect for Dominica, St. Lucia and Martinique, while a tropical storm watch has been issued for Barbados and St. Vincent and the Grenadines. The storm is expected to lose strength once it enters the eastern Caribbean Sea and is forecast to dissipate by Saturday.

via ABC News|

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Tropical Depression 4 and Bret Bring Heavy Rain and Strong Winds to Atlantic and Leeward Islands.

Tropical Depression 4 has formed in the central Atlantic, while Tropical Storm Bret is expected to bring strong winds and heavy rains to portions of the Leeward Islands. The depression is expected to remain east of the northern Leeward Islands through the weekend, while Bret is expected to move across the Lesser Antilles and then move westward across the eastern and central Caribbean Sea. A Hurricane Watch is in effect for St. Lucia, while a Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for Dominica, St. Lucia, and Martinique.

via WPLG Local 10|

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