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Nolo slightly stronger as it moves westward south of the Hawaiian Islands
The storm was about 200 miles south-southwest from South Point moving west at near 9 mph as of the 11 p.m. advisory update; additional rainfall, high winds, large swell all still possible through the weekend. September 26, 2026 · 11:47pm
What Big Island residents need to know Sunday about Hurricane Nolo
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What Big Island residents need to know Sunday about Hurricane Nolo
Highway 11 in areas of Kaʻū, solid waste facilities in Kaʻū and the Hele-On Route 90 from Kaʻū to Kona are closed today due to flooding conditions.
UPDATE 3: High wind warning for Kohala, high surf advisory for east-facing shores
A high wind warning and high surf advisory are issued for portions of the Big Island until 6 p.m. today, Sept. 27.
Nolo slightly stronger as it moves westward south of the Hawaiian Islands
The storm was about 260 miles south-southwest from South Point moving west at near 12 mph as of the 5 a.m. advisory.
25,000 readers read more than 180,000 books during this year’s statewide Summer Reading Challenge
A Big Island “emerging reader” won one of two grand prizes for reading more than 800 minutes during the eight-week challenge.
El Niño causing busy Pacific hurricane season; prompting talk about traditional Hawaiian resilience practices
As climate change and El Niño fuels more storm activity, a Native Hawaiian organization is exploring the ancient ahupuaʻa system as a sustainable path to defense.
$81,000 grant will expand access to low-cost dental services for North Hawaiʻi residents
The Hawaiʻi Dental Service Foundation awards more than $2 million a year to nonprofits providing oral health programs.
High wind warning issued for southern, northern Big Island, wind advisory in effect for interior, southeastern areas
Meanwhile Hawaiian Electric is monitoring high winds and dry conditions that could lead to an increased risk of wildfires throughout its service territories as Hurricane Nolo continues to track westward; public safety power shutoff watch issued.
UPDATE: Flood watch extended for Big Island as possibility of heavy rain could lead to localized flooding
Areas most at risk for flooding are windward and southeast portions of the island, where the ground remains saturated after recent rains; public should continue monitoring forecasts to take action in the event of flash flooding.
Nolo producing warning level surf along south, southeast shorelines of Big Island
Waves of 12 to 16 feet are forecast through Saturday night along those shores and then breakers of 9 to 12 feet are forecast from Sunday morning through Sunday night for the same shorelines as well as east-facing shores, causing need for high surf advisory.
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12,370 on Maui without power due to strong winds from Hurricane Nolo; HECO monitoring wildfire risk
About 12,370 customers in West Maui and Upcountry are without power due to strong winds from Hurricane Nolo as the storm continues its westward track south of the state. As of 6 a.m., an additional 3,900 customers are without power on the windward side of Oʻahu due to storm effects. These outages were not a PSPS, and Hawaiian Electric crews are standing by to begin inspections at first light as the first step in the restoration process.
Hurricane Nolo is slightly stronger as it picks up speed, advancing west, south of the Hawaiian Islands
(Update: 5 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 27, 2026) Hurricane Nolo is slightly stronger this morning as it moves westward, south of the Hawaiian Islands. At 5 a.m., the eye of Hurricane Nolo was located by Air Force Reconnaissance aircraft about 260 miles SW of South Point on Hawaiʻi Island, and 355 miles S of Honolulu, Oʻahu.
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Nolo remains strong as it moves west of the Hawaiian Islands
The storm was about 260 miles south-southwest from South Point moving west at near 12 mph as of the 5 a.m. advisory.
Voyage to Fiji, Tuvalu planned for Hōkūleʻa, Hikianalia postponed because of weather
This would have been the first visit by the traditional voyaging canoes to Fiji and Tuvalu; the visits were postponed potentially until May 2027.
High surf advisory for east, south shorelines of Kauaʻi due to Nolo extended to 6 a.m. Monday
Waves of 10 to 14 feet are forecast Sunday morning and will diminish to 9 to 12 feet Sunday evening.
