Hurricane Nolo threatening Hawaii with heavy rain as Polo churns near Mexico
Summary
Hurricane Nolo is approaching Hawaii’s Big Island with heavy rain and strong winds, raising concerns about flooding and power outages. Meanwhile, Hurricane Polo is strengthening near Mexico's Baja Peninsula, expected to bring strong storms later this weekend.Key Facts
- Hurricane Nolo was about 185 miles south of Hawaii’s Big Island on Friday morning, moving northeast.
- Tropical storm conditions were expected to begin on the Big Island Friday evening, with heavy rainfall and wind gusts up to 50 mph.
- Rainfall could reach up to 25 inches in some areas, causing dangerous flooding and mudslides, especially on the Big Island and Maui.
- Hawaii officials activated over 230 National Guard members, closed schools, and set up shelters for residents.
- The governor of Hawaii requested an emergency disaster declaration for four counties.
- Hurricane Polo, near Mexico, reached Category 5 with winds of 180 mph and is moving toward Baja California Peninsula.
- Polo is expected to bring storm conditions to Mexico's southwestern coast late Sunday into Monday.
- Hawaiian Electric prepared utility crews to respond to power outages caused by Nolo.
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