Nolo still meandering south of Hawaiʻi Island as a Category 2 hurricane

Key Points:

• Hurricane Nolo, currently a Category 2 storm with 100 mph winds, is nearly stationary south of Hawaiʻi Island and is expected to strengthen to a Category 3 hurricane by early Monday, according to the Central Pacific Hurricane Center.
• The hurricane is forecast to move westward with increasing speed later Saturday and Sunday, then turn northwest and north-northwest by Monday and Tuesday, remaining south and southwest of the main Hawaiian Islands.
• Heavy rain, gusty winds, and large waves are expected across parts of the Hawaiian Islands, with life-threatening flooding and mudslides possible, especially on the Big Island where rainfall totals could reach up to 25 inches.
• Hurricane Watch and Tropical Storm Warning remain in effect for Hawaiʻi County, with a Tropical Storm Watch for Maui County; strong and gusty winds are possible throughout the islands through the weekend.
• Dangerous storm surge of 1 to 3 feet above ground and life-threatening surf and rip currents are expected along the coastlines, particularly on the Big Island’s east and south shores.