Authorities on Hawaii's Big Island are urging residents to seek safe shelter as Hurricane Nolo approaches, warning that life‑threatening flooding could affect some areas.
The tropical storm, which has intensified into a hurricane, is expected to make landfall later this week. Local officials have issued evacuation orders for low‑lying communities and are advising people to secure property and prepare emergency supplies.
Officials say that the potential for severe flooding is high, especially in coastal and riverine zones. Residents are encouraged to monitor updates from the National Weather Service and the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency.
Hurricane Nolo’s arrival comes just over a month after Hurricane Lala devastated parts of the state, leaving widespread damage and prompting a large‑scale recovery effort.
For further details and updates, Carter Evans reports from the front lines.
<small>Source: CBS News — read the original story there.</small>