Hurricane Nolo skirts Hawaii, still threatens flash floods and dangerous surf

Hurricane Nolo skirted the Hawaiian Islands as it intensified, but officials warned it still posed a risk of flash flooding, dangerous winds and extreme surf, according to CNBC.

Despite not making a direct landfall, the storm's proximity to the islands prompted warnings from officials about the potential for hazardous conditions, including elevated surf and localized flooding risks in vulnerable areas.

Officials urge caution

CNBC's report did not specify the hurricane's exact category, wind speeds or projected path beyond noting that it intensified while skirting the islands. Authorities in Hawaii have in the past urged residents in coastal and low-lying areas to prepare for storm-related hazards even when a system does not make direct landfall, given the risks posed by high surf and heavy rainfall.

The report did not detail specific evacuation orders, shelter openings or the number of residents advised to take precautions in connection with Hurricane Nolo.

Hawaii's position in the Pacific means the islands periodically face tropical systems during the region's hurricane season, with officials regularly monitoring storms that pass nearby even when they do not strike the islands directly.