Hurricane Nolo, a Pacific tropical cyclone, is accelerating as it moves away from Hawaii, but meteorologists warn that high winds and flash‑flood threats persist for the islands through Sunday night.
The National Hurricane Center (NHC) expects Nolo to continue strengthening and to turn toward the northwest by Sunday night. Nonetheless, the center of the storm is forecast to remain well south and southwest of the Hawaiian Islands, keeping the cyclone’s core at a distance.
Even with the projected track, the storm’s outer rainbands could still affect the islands. Residents have been cautioned that gusty winds and sudden heavy rain may produce flash flooding, particularly in low‑lying areas.
Hawaii, an isolated archipelago in the central Pacific, occasionally faces tropical cyclones, though direct hits are relatively uncommon. Local officials are monitoring conditions and have activated appropriate emergency protocols.
The NHC will issue further updates as Nolo evolves, and residents are urged to stay informed through official channels and heed any local advisories.
<small>Source: PBS NewsHour — read the original story there.</small>
