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‘Storm fatigue’: Hawaiians reeling from back-to-back hurricanes as Nolo’s threats diminish
NBC News • • general
Key Points:
- Hawaiians are experiencing "storm fatigue" and increased anxiety as the third hurricane in recent weeks, Nolo, spins offshore, following the impacts of Hurricanes Lala and Lowell.
- Hurricane Lala caused catastrophic flooding, killed two people, and damaged over 200 homes despite not making landfall, prompting three disaster proclamations in September.
- Nolo, a Category 4 hurricane, has caused some damage but no deaths, with emergency measures including activation of over 120 National Guard members and federal assistance authorized by President Trump.
- The Pacific hurricane season has been unusually active, consistent with El Niño patterns, leading to heightened preparedness among Hawaiians who have also faced recent tsunami threats, earthquakes, and volcanic activity.
- Meanwhile, Mexico's Baja Peninsula is preparing for major Hurricane Polo, a Category 3 storm, with the Mexican navy mobilizing personnel and aid to assist potentially isolated coastal communities.
