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.