Nolo remains a Category 4 hurricane far southwest of Hawaii

Key Points:

• Hurricane Nolo remains a powerful Category 4 storm about 410 miles southwest of Honolulu, with maximum sustained winds of 155 mph, generating dangerous surf and a hurricane warning for the Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument.
• The storm is forecast to turn north on Tuesday, passing roughly 200 miles west of Niihau and Kauai, with its core remaining well away from the main Hawaiian Islands but potentially bringing 1 to 2 inches of rain to Kauai, Niihau, and possibly Oahu.
• Large swells from Nolo are causing high surf advisories for south-facing shores of the main islands and west-facing shores of the Big Island, with waves up to 10 feet and dangerous swimming conditions due to strong currents and rip tides.
• A separate tropical disturbance in the East Pacific (Invest 91E) has a 90% chance of developing into a tropical cyclone within 48 hours but is expected to remain well east of Hawaii.
• While wind advisories have eased, a small craft advisory remains in effect for many coastal waters, and forecasters expect Nolo to weaken due to increasing wind shear starting tonight.