Hurricane Nolo has intensified into a Category 4 storm as it moves away from Hawaii, with maximum sustained winds of 145 mph. Although the storm is not expected to make direct landfall, its outer bands could still cause life-threatening flooding and mudslides. President Trump has approved an emergency declaration to provide federal aid to Hawaii. The storm could bring up to 20 inches of rain to parts of the Big Island and significant rainfall to other areas, prompting the closure of state parks on the Big Island and Maui. This event follows an unusually active Pacific hurricane season, with previous storms like Hurricane Lowell and Hurricane Lala causing significant damage in Hawaii.
QUESTION: How might the increasing frequency and intensity of hurricanes impact the way communities in Hawaii prepare for future storms?
Hurricane Nolo strengthens after skirting past Hawaii. See its path.
