Issued at 800 PM HST Mon Sep 28 2026
000 WTPA32 PHFO 290543 TCPCP2 BULLETIN Hurricane Nolo Intermediate Advisory Number 34A NWS Central Pacific Hurricane Center Honolulu HI EP152026 Issued by NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL 800 PM HST Mon Sep 28 2026 ...NOLO MOVING A LITTLE FASTER TO THE NORTH-NORTHWEST AS A MAJOR HURRICANE... ...DANGEROUS CONDITIONS BEGINNING ACROSS THE SOUTHEASTERN WATERS OF THE PAPAHANAUMOKUAKEA MARINE NATIONAL MONUMENT... SUMMARY OF 800 PM HST...0600 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...19.5N 164.2W ABOUT 330 MI...535 KM SSE OF FRENCH FRIGATE SHOALS ABOUT 425 MI...685 KM WSW OF HONOLULU HAWAII MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...120 MPH...195 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...NNW OR 330 DEGREES AT 15 MPH...24 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...950 MB...28.06 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- CHANGES WITH THIS ADVISORY: None. SUMMARY OF WATCHES AND WARNINGS IN EFFECT: A Hurricane Warning is in effect for... * The Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument from Nihoa to French Frigate Shoals A Hurricane Warning means that hurricane conditions are expected somewhere within the warning area. A warning is typically issued 36 hours before the anticipated first occurrence of tropical-storm-force winds, conditions that make outside preparations difficult or dangerous. Preparations to protect life and property should be rushed to completion. A Hurricane Watch may be required for additional portions of the Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument by Tuesday. For storm information specific to your area, including possible inland watches and warnings, please monitor products issued by your local National Weather Service forecast office. DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK ---------------------- At 800 PM HST (0600 UTC), the center of Hurricane Nolo was located near latitude 19.5 North, longitude 164.2 West. Nolo is moving toward the north-northwest near 15 mph (24 km/h), and a turn toward the north is expected tomorrow. On the forecast track, the center of Nolo will remain well southwest and west of the main Hawaiian Islands. Nolo will approach the Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument on Tuesday. Maximum sustained winds are near 120 mph (195 km/h) with higher gusts. Nolo is a category 3 hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale. Weakening is forecast over the next couple of days, followed by some re-intensification during the latter part of this week. Hurricane-force winds extend outward up to 35 miles (55 km) from the center and tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 150 miles (240 km). The estimated minimum central pressure is 950 mb (28.06 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- WIND: Hurricane conditions are expected in the Hurricane Warning area in the Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument by Wednesday, with tropical storm conditions likely by tomorrow. RAINFALL: Outer bands east of Nolo’s track will produce 3 to 6 inches of rain across Kauai and Niihau between Tuesday and Thursday. This rainfall could produce areas of flooding and mudslides, especially in areas of steep terrain. SURF: Swells generated by Nolo will affect south- and west-facing shores of the main Hawaiian Islands for the next few days. These swells are likely to cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions. Large surf associated with Nolo will be affecting the Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument. These large waves will likely inundate some of the low-lying atolls, especially from French Frigate Shoals to Nihoa. Please consult products from your local weather office. NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 1100 PM HST. $$ Forecaster Mahoney
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