Hurricane Nolo's Zig-Zag Path Threatens Hawaii With Flooding Rains
Forecasters expect the storm to slow and strengthen into a major hurricane near the Big Island this weekend, worsening flood risk in already saturated areas.
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Hurricane Nolo, a storm that has followed an erratic zig-zagging path, is threatening Hawaii with heavy flooding rains as it approaches the islands, NPR reported.
Forecasters expect the storm to slow down as it nears Hawaii's Big Island and to strengthen into a major hurricane over the weekend. The slowing motion of a tropical system near land typically raises flood risk, since it allows more time for rain to accumulate over the same areas rather than moving through quickly.
The storm's approach is particularly concerning for regions of Hawaii that have already experienced flooding from earlier storms this summer, as saturated ground and swollen waterways are more vulnerable to additional heavy rainfall. NPR's report did not specify Nolo's current wind speeds or exact projected landfall timing beyond the weekend strengthening forecast.
Hawaii's emergency management authorities typically issue flood and hurricane guidance as storms approach the islands, including preparations for residents in low-lying and flood-prone areas. NPR's report did not detail specific evacuation orders or shelter openings as of the time of the report.
Residents and visitors in Hawaii are advised to monitor official National Weather Service updates as Nolo's track and intensity are reassessed in the coming days.
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