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Kohala @kohala.life · 7h

75 flock-type cameras for Big Island. No. I don’t think so. www.westhawaiitoday.com

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The Virologist 🇳🇱🤙 @thevirologist.bsky.social · 15h

Post Lowell unemployment on Kauai.

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Kohala @kohala.life · 03/10/2026

My poor daughter and SIL! Hubs flew in to help take care of me after surgery and promptly broke a bone in his foot. Kids traded off with him today in the ER. So now they have 2 patients! (Luckily I’m much better today.) Sheesh.

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Prof. Eliot Jacobson @climatecasino.net · 02/10/2026

Breaking News! y-Axis Alert! With yesterday's preliminary Niño 3.4 sea-surface temperature spiking to a new record at 29.975°C, the y-axis was raised to 30.5°C. Meanwhile, the Niño 3.4 anomaly now sits at 3.33°C above the 1991-2020 baseline. Until tomorrow ...

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Kohala @kohala.life · 30/09/2026

Home from the surgery after 2 months of waiting and waiting. Now we wait for the path report. So glad it’s over and I can eat!!

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NWS Alerts (UNOFFICIAL) @globalweatherpro.com · 28/09/2026

High Surf Advisory issued September 28 at 3:48AM HST until September 28 at 6:00PM HST by NWS Honolulu HI ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FOR SOUTH FACING SHORES OF ALL HAWAIIAN ISLANDS... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FOR WEST FACING SHORES OF THE BIG ISLAND... .... #BeachSafety #wx

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Read the full active National Weather Service alerts for Hawaii.

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NMBurrito @taberwest.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

This is it people. The average ocean temperature in the Nino 3.4 region of the Pacific Ocean is now 29.822C. The previous record was 29.815C in 2015, 2 months later than today's date. That means the heating isn't done yet.

29.822C temperature in the Pacific Ocean Nino 3.4 region breaking the previous record in 2015.

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Jeff Berardelli @weatherprof.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

JUST IN: Today El Niño Broke its Record Hottest Temperature Ever! 🥵 Today the El Niño region surpassed 2015 for the highest temp ever measured in the El Niño (3.4) region. It comes 2 months earlier than typical peak (late Nov/ Dec)…

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Kohala @kohala.life · 28/09/2026

Kohala Mountain Road is still closed for high winds.

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Prof. Eliot Jacobson @climatecasino.net · 27/09/2026

Breaking News! Code: FUBAR!!! The preliminary Nino 3.4 sea-surface temperature for September 25th was 29.822°C. This breaks the previous highest temperature ever recorded in the region of 29.815°C, set on November 17th, 2015. The Climate 8-ball is exiting, stage right.

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khon2news.bsky.social @khon2news.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Hawaii County Public Works Highways Division worker Budda Castillo has been posted alongside Kulani Road since this morning. He said this lot looks harmless until it starts to fill. Read more: www.khon2.com/tracking-nolo/nolo-pu…

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Hawaii News Now @hawaiinewsnow.com · 27/09/2026

A brush fire is burning in Olowalu Village in West Maui. Maui Mayor Richard Bissen said it is now 40% contained. Evacuation orders were issued shortly before 2 p.m. Saturday. 🔗: www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/09/27/ev…

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Kohala @kohala.life · 27/09/2026

Not perfect, tho. Flooding in Ka’u. Various roads closed. #Hawaii ##BigIsland

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IEMBot Honolulu @hfo.weather.im · 27/09/2026

HFO issues Flood Advisory for Hawaii in Hawaii [HI] till Sep 26, 6:45 PM HST Link

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Kohala @kohala.life · 27/09/2026

So relieved. Hawaii.

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Kohala @kohala.life · 26/09/2026

Hurricane watch canceled!!

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DC @dc2go.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park remains closed today due to the impacts of Hurricane Nolo. Park will remain closed thru-out the arrival and duration of the storm. Reopening will occur only after the storm passes and park personnel can safely evaluate the grounds for damage and hazards. #Hawaii

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Kohala @kohala.life · 26/09/2026

Nolo impacts on Hawaii Island not bad so far. Civil Defense closed Kohala Mountain Rd because of higher wind gusts, but everywhere else is open. Fingers crossed it doesn’t pick up!!

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John Hollingsworth @fiatjusticia.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Updated CDC guidelines just came out. 👀 EVERYONE 18+can get the COVID booster and your insurance has to pay for it. More info about kids in the video below, which is excellent. #covid #covidcautious #yallmaskingDC

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Kohala @kohala.life · 26/09/2026

I had daily belly laughs, which I hadn’t had online since what? The 90s?? And YOU were 💋. So fun.

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Kohala @kohala.life · 26/09/2026

Hisaoga Gym opening at 6 tonight, Friday, in Kapa’au. Pets welcome in a carrier. Bring what you’ll need (food, bedding, meds, pet food) to camp out in the gym. #Nolo

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National Weather Service @nws.noaa.gov · 25/09/2026

Life-threatening flash flooding and damaging waves are likely on the Big Island of Hawaii over the weekend from Nolo.

NOAA advisory summarizing key messages for Hurricane Nolo: storm expected south of Hawaii’s Big Island then moving west, heavy rain with life‑threatening flooding and mudslides on the Big Island and Maui, large damaging waves likely, Tropical Storm Watch for Maui County, with track and rainfall

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DC @dc2go.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

6an Friday update from Hawaii County Civil Defense.. #Hawaii #HurricaneNolo

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George Monbiot @georgemonbiot.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Here's today's column on the astonishing, ongoing mistreatment of people with #ME/CFS. Please spread it far and wide: the only thing which can break the media's wall of indifference is seeing an article about the issue go viral. Thank you. 1/2 www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

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Abandoned, dismissed and gaslighted: there is no excuse for the way ME sufferers have been betrayed | George Monbiot

Changes in guidance and science seem to have little impact on millions of devastated lives. It’s a social crisis playing out behind closed doors, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot

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Hawaiʻi Pacific Parks Association @hawaiipacificparks.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Hurricane Nolo is churning away south of Hawaiʻi, but hello & welcome to #HaleakalāSilverswordWatch V.2 (we lost our first plant to Hurricane Lala)! 🌺🌸🌺 Keith says the whole huge flower stalk is still 68" high 2 weeks after the last measurements. She is maxed! Next: seeds! #HaleakalaNP🩶 #NoNoNolo

A flowering Haleakalā silversword rises above a rocky volcanic landscape dotted with other silverswords, with the summit visitor area on the ridge under a partly cloudy and blue sky.

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khon2news.bsky.social @khon2news.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

#TrackingNolo | If you're on Hawaii Island and need a place to go, 9 shelters are currently open. Click here for addresses and more information: www.khon2.com/resources-for-severe-… #KHON2 | #WorkingForHawaii

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Ransomware.live @ransomware.live · 25/09/2026

According to Ransomware.live, Wallstreet ransomware group has added Breast Implant Center of Hawaii (🇺🇸) to its victims.

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Data Report @datareport.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Multiple wastewater sites were offline this week in Hawaii; however, the 2 that reported sent the state level to a new Covid wave high and a record high. Probably would look different if all sites reported. This could get corrected next week.

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Lightspeed Magazine @lightspeedmagazine.com · 25/09/2026

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Alerts from NWS Honolulu HI (UNOFFICIAL) @hfo.nws-bot.us · 25/09/2026

🚨 Flood Watch issued September 25 at 4:35AM HST until September 26 at 6:00PM HST by NWS Honolulu HI 🚨 Additional Details Here.

Hurricane Nolo is expected to bring heavy showers to the eastern end
of the state over the next few days. The exact track of the dangerous
tropical cyclone remains somewhat uncertain, but significant heavy
rain is likely over windward and southeast Big Island.

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.

* WHERE...Big Island, Maui, Lanai, Molokai, and Kahoolawe.

* WHEN...Through Saturday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Significant flooding may occur due to the overflow of
streams and drainages. Roads in several areas may be closed, along
with property damage in urban or low lying spots due to runoff.
Landslides may also occur in areas with steep terrain.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Deep moisture on the north side of Hurricane Nolo will bring
heavy showers to the Big Island, and to a lesser extend to Maui
through the Saturday. Windward and southeast Big Island, and
windward Maui, are the most likely to experience heavy rain due
to the slow moving system, with considerable flooding possible
over the remaining portions of Big Island and Maui today and
Saturday. The remainder of Maui County has a lower possibility of
flooding, but remains at risk.

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Kohala @kohala.life · 24/09/2026

#Nolo 11 am HST update www.nhc.noaa.gov/text/refresh... shtml/242056.shtml

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Nancy Parmalee @nparmalee.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

From having lived through a large earthquake, have small bills on hand because of price gouging. No price gouger is making change.

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Kohala @kohala.life · 24/09/2026

Just completed a post-Lala survey, which asked if there are emergency prep actions I’d change going forward. The one thing was having cash on hand, like maybe 2 weeks’ worth. It wasn’t on my checklist and we needed some with power out in all the stores and ATMs down. #Nolo

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khon2news.bsky.social @khon2news.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

#Nolo | The NWS said Tropical Storm Nolo is expected to become a Category 1 hurricane today as it sits south of Hawaii Island. The latest: www.khon2.com/weather-blog/tropical… #KHON2 | #WorkingForHawaii

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Alerts from NWS Honolulu HI (UNOFFICIAL) @hfo.nws-bot.us · 24/09/2026

Tropical Cyclone Local Statement issued September 24 at 5:11AM HST by NWS Honolulu HI Additional Details Here.

HLSHFO

This product covers the Hawaiian islands

**TROPICAL STORM NOLO CONTINUES TO STRENGTHEN AND MOVE SLOWLY
NORTHWARD TOWARDS THE BIG ISLAND**

NEW INFORMATION
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* CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
- None

* CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
- A Hurricane Watch is in effect for Big Island East, Big Island
Interior, Big Island North, Big Island South, Big Island
Southeast, Big Island Summits, Kohala, and Kona

* STORM INFORMATION:
- About 460 miles south-southeast of Honolulu or about 340 miles
south-southwest of Hilo
- 14.9N 156.2W
- Storm Intensity 60 mph
- Movement Stationary

SITUATION OVERVIEW
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Tropical Storm Nolo will continue to strengthen as it drifts slowly
northward towards the Big Island through Friday. Nolo is then expected
to make a turn to the west Friday night, passing south of the Big
Island Saturday.

Little change with the expected onset of conditions with this package,
with damaging tropical storm force winds reaching the Big Island as
early as midday Friday, and dangerous hurricane force winds possible
by Friday night. Tropical storm watches may be needed for other
islands should Nolo move closer to the state.

Bands of intense showers and thunderstorms associated with Nolo will
reach the Big Island as early as later today. Excessive rainfall is
possible which could lead to locally catastrophic flash flooding and
mudslides, mainly on windward and southeast Big Island. Flooding can
occur even in areas not usually prone to flooding. Outer rain bands
associated with Nolo are expected to reach the smaller islands, and
will be enhanced by the terrain, particularly on Maui. Storm total
rainfall amounts greater than 20 inches are possible on the Big
Island, with localized amounts of 35 inches. On Maui, rainfall amounts
greater than 10 inches are possible, with localized amounts of
20 inches.

Swell generated by Nolo could bring very large and rough surf and
dangerous rip currents for south and southeast facing shores,
especially for the Big Island.

Tornadoes and large waterspouts will be possible associated with Nolo,
mainly over and near the Big Island, along and to the right of the
track of the tropical cyclone.

POTENTIAL IMPACTS
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* FLOODING RAIN:
Prepare for life-threatening rainfall flooding having possible
devastating impacts across the Big Island. Potential impacts include:
- Extreme rainfall flooding may prompt numerous evacuations and
rescues.
- Rivers and tributaries may overwhelmingly overflow their banks
in many places with deep moving water. Small streams, creeks,
canals, arroyos, and ditches may become raging rivers. In
mountain areas, deadly runoff may rage down valleys while
increasing susceptibility to rockslides and mudslides. Flood
control systems and barriers may become stressed.
- Flood waters can enter numerous structures within multiple
communities, some structures becoming uninhabitable or washed
away. Numerous places where flood waters may cover escape
routes. Streets and parking lots become rivers of raging water
with underpasses submerged. Driving conditions become very
dangerous. Numerous road and bridge closures with some weakened
or washed out.

Prepare for life-threatening rainfall flooding having possible
limited to extensive impacts across Maui County.

* WIND:
Prepare for life-threatening wind having possible devastating impacts
across the Big Island. Potential impacts in this area include:
- Structural damage to sturdy buildings, some with complete roof
and wall failures. Complete destruction of mobile homes. Damage
greatly accentuated by large airborne projectiles. Locations
may be uninhabitable for weeks or months.
- Numerous large trees snapped or uprooted along with fences and
roadway signs blown over.
- Many roads impassable from large debris, and more within urban
or heavily wooded places. Many bridges, causeways, and access
routes impassable.
- Widespread power and communications outages.

Also, prepare for life-threatening wind having possible limited to
extensive impacts across Maui County.

* SURGE:
Prepare for locally hazardous surge having possible limited impacts
across the Big Island. Potential impacts in this area include:
- Localized inundation with storm surge flooding mainly along
immediate shorelines and in low-lying spots, or in areas
farther inland near where higher surge waters move ashore.
- Sections of near-shore roads and parking lots become overspread
with surge water. Driving conditions dangerous in places where
surge water covers the road.
- Moderate beach erosion. Heavy surf also breaching dunes, mainly
in usually vulnerable locations. Strong rip currents.
- Minor to locally moderate damage to marinas, docks, boardwalks,
and piers. A few small craft broken away from moorings.

Elsewhere across the Hawaiian islands, little to no impact is
anticipated.

* TORNADOES:
Prepare for a tornado event having possible limited impacts across
the Big Island. Potential impacts include:
- The occurrence of isolated tornadoes can hinder the execution
of emergency plans during tropical events.
- A few places may experience tornado damage, along with power
and communications disruptions.
- Locations could realize roofs peeled off buildings, chimneys
toppled, mobile homes pushed off foundations or overturned,
large tree tops and branches snapped off, shallow-rooted trees
knocked over, moving vehicles blown off roads, and small boats
pulled from moorings.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
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* EVACUATIONS:
Follow the advice of local officials.

* OTHER PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION:
Now is the time to check your emergency plan and emergency supplies
kit and take necessary actions to protect your family and secure your
home or business.

When making safety and preparedness decisions, do not focus on the
exact forecast track since hazards such as flooding rain, damaging
wind gusts, storm surge, and tornadoes extend well away from the
center of the storm.

If in a place that is vulnerable to high wind, such as near large
trees, a manufactured home, upper floors of a high-rise building, or
on a boat, plan to move to safe shelter.

If you live in a place particularly vulnerable to flooding, such as
near the ocean or a large inland lake, in a low-lying or poor
drainage area, in a valley, or near an already swollen river, plan to
move to safe shelter on higher ground.

Always heed the advice of local officials and comply with orders that
are issued. Do not needlessly jeopardize your life or the lives of
others.

When securing your property, outside preparations should be concluded
as soon as possible before conditions deteriorate. The onset of
strong gusty winds or flooding can cause certain preparedness
activities to become unsafe.

Be sure to let friends and family members know of your intentions for
weathering the storm and your whereabouts. Have someone located away
from the threatened area serve as your point of contact. Share vital
contact information with others. Keep cell phones handy and charged.

Check on those who may not be fully aware of the situation or who are
unable to make personal preparations.

If you are a visitor, know the name of the county or parish in which
you are located and where it is relative to current watches and
warnings. If staying at a hotel, ask the management staff about their
onsite disaster plan. Listen for evacuation orders, especially
pertaining to area visitors.

Closely monitor weather.gov, NOAA Weather Radio and local news
outlets for official storm information. Listen for possible changes
to the forecast.

There is a threat from tornadoes with this storm. Have multiple ways
to receive Tornado Warnings. Be ready to shelter quickly.

* ADDITIONAL SOURCES OF INFORMATION:
- For information on appropriate preparations see ready.gov
- For information on creating an emergency plan see getagameplan.org
- For additional disaster preparedness information see redcross.org

NEXT UPDATE
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The next local statement will be issued by the National Weather
Service in Honolulu HI around 11 AM HST, or sooner if conditions
warrant.

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Hawaii News Now @hawaiinewsnow.com · 23/09/2026

Closures and cancellations are in effect ahead of the now Tropical Storm Nolo as it approaches the state. ⬇️ www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2026/09/23/tr…

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Kohala @kohala.life · 24/09/2026

Glad they’re opening shelters early. Wish they’d encourage evacuation from the areas previously hit - especially kupuna.

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NWS Alerts (UNOFFICIAL) @globalweatherpro.com · 23/09/2026

Hurricane Watch issued September 23 at 11:01AM HST by NWS Honolulu HI A Hurricane Watch means hurricane-force winds are possible somewhere within this area within the next 48 hours * LOCATIONS AFFECTED - Kawaihae - Waikoloa Village - Mahukona * WIND - LATEST LOCAL ... #Hurricane #wx

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Hawaii Weather Alerts | Global Weather Pro

Read the full active National Weather Service alerts for Hawaii.

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NWS Alerts (UNOFFICIAL) @globalweatherpro.com · 23/09/2026

Hurricane Watch issued September 23 at 11:01AM HST by NWS Honolulu HI A Hurricane Watch means hurricane-force winds are possible somewhere within this area within the next 48 hours * LOCATIONS AFFECTED - Kamuela - Hawi - Honokaa * WIND - LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Equi... #Hurricane #wx

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Hawaii Weather Alerts | Global Weather Pro

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Alerts from NWS Honolulu HI (UNOFFICIAL) @hfo.nws-bot.us · 23/09/2026

Tropical Cyclone Local Statement issued September 23 at 11:19AM HST by NWS Honolulu HI Additional Details Here.

HLSHFO

This product covers the Hawaiian islands

**HURRICANE WATCH ISSUED FOR THE BIG ISLAND**

NEW INFORMATION
---------------

* CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
- A Hurricane Watch has been issued for The Big Island of Hawaii

* CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
- A Hurricane Watch is in effect for The Big Island of Hawaii

* STORM INFORMATION:
- About 500 miles south-southeast of Honolulu or about 360 miles
south of Hilo
- 14.5N 155.3W
- Storm Intensity 40 mph
- Movement West-northwest or 285 degrees at 6 mph

SITUATION OVERVIEW
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Tropical Storm Nolo is expected to strengthen to a hurricane on
Thursday as it moves northward towards the islands. Nolo is currently
expected to turn to the west Friday night, passing south of the Big
Island.

The onset of damaging tropical storm force winds on the Big Island
could be as early as Friday morning, with dangerous hurricane force
winds possible by Friday night. Hurricane or tropical storm watches
may be needed for other islands if Nolo moves closer to the islands.

Bands of intense showers and thunderstorms associated with Nolo will
reach the Big Island as early as Thursday. Excessive rainfall is
possible which could lead to locally catastrophic flash flooding,
landslides and mudslides. Flooding can occur even in areas not usually
prone to flooding. Storm total rainfall amounts greater than 20 inches
are possible on the Big Island, and greater than 10 inches are possible
on Maui.

Swell generated by Nolo could bring very large and rough surf and
dangerous rip currents for south and southeast facing shores.

Tornadoes and large waterspouts will be possible associated with Nolo,
mainly over and near the Big Island, along and to the right of the
track of the hurricane.

POTENTIAL IMPACTS
-----------------

* WIND:
Prepare for life-threatening wind having possible extensive impacts
across the Big Island. Potential impacts in this area include:
- Considerable roof damage to sturdy buildings, with some having
window, door, and garage door failures leading to structural
damage. Mobile homes severely damaged, with some destroyed.
Damage accentuated by airborne projectiles. Locations may be
uninhabitable for weeks.
- Many large trees snapped or uprooted along with fences and
roadway signs blown over.
- Some roads impassable from large debris, and more within urban
or heavily wooded places. Several bridges, causeways, and
access routes impassable.
- Large areas with power and communications outages.

Also, prepare for dangerous wind having possible limited to
significant impacts across Maui County.

* SURGE:
Prepare for locally hazardous surge having possible limited impacts
across the Big Island. Potential impacts in this area include:
- Localized inundation with storm surge flooding mainly along
immediate shorelines and in low-lying spots, or in areas
farther inland near where higher surge waters move ashore.
- Sections of near-shore roads and parking lots become overspread
with surge water. Driving conditions dangerous in places where
surge water covers the road.
- Moderate beach erosion. Heavy surf also breaching dunes, mainly
in usually vulnerable locations. Strong rip currents.
- Minor to locally moderate damage to marinas, docks, boardwalks,
and piers. A few small craft broken away from moorings.

Elsewhere across the Hawaiian islands, little to no impact is
anticipated.

* FLOODING RAIN:
Prepare for life-threatening rainfall flooding having possible
devastating impacts across the Big Island. Potential impacts include:
- Extreme rainfall flooding may prompt numerous evacuations and
rescues.
- Rivers and tributaries may overwhelmingly overflow their banks
in many places with deep moving water. Small streams, creeks,
canals, arroyos, and ditches may become raging rivers. In
mountain areas, deadly runoff may rage down valleys while
increasing susceptibility to rockslides and mudslides. Flood
control systems and barriers may become stressed.
- Flood waters can enter numerous structures within multiple
communities, some structures becoming uninhabitable or washed
away. Numerous places where flood waters may cover escape
routes. Streets and parking lots become rivers of raging water
with underpasses submerged. Driving conditions become very
dangerous. Numerous road and bridge closures with some weakened
or washed out.

Prepare for life-threatening rainfall flooding having possible
limited to extensive impacts across Maui County.

* TORNADOES:
Prepare for a tornado event having possible limited impacts across
the Big Island. Potential impacts include:
- The occurrence of isolated tornadoes can hinder the execution
of emergency plans during tropical events.
- A few places may experience tornado damage, along with power
and communications disruptions.
- Locations could realize roofs peeled off buildings, chimneys
toppled, mobile homes pushed off foundations or overturned,
large tree tops and branches snapped off, shallow-rooted trees
knocked over, moving vehicles blown off roads, and small boats
pulled from moorings.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
----------------------------------

* EVACUATIONS:
Follow the advice of local officials.

* OTHER PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION:
Now is the time to check your emergency plan and emergency supplies
kit and take necessary actions to protect your family and secure your
home or business.

When making safety and preparedness decisions, do not focus on the
exact forecast track since hazards such as flooding rain, damaging
wind gusts, storm surge, and tornadoes extend well away from the
center of the storm.

If in a place that is vulnerable to high wind, such as near large
trees, a manufactured home, upper floors of a high-rise building, or
on a boat, plan to move to safe shelter.

If you live in a place particularly vulnerable to flooding, such as
near the ocean or a large inland lake, in a low-lying or poor
drainage area, in a valley, or near an already swollen river, plan to
move to safe shelter on higher ground.

Always heed the advice of local officials and comply with orders that
are issued. Do not needlessly jeopardize your life or the lives of
others.

When securing your property, outside preparations should be concluded
as soon as possible before conditions deteriorate. The onset of
strong gusty winds or flooding can cause certain preparedness
activities to become unsafe.

Be sure to let friends and family members know of your intentions for
weathering the storm and your whereabouts. Have someone located away
from the threatened area serve as your point of contact. Share vital
contact information with others. Keep cell phones handy and charged.

Check on those who may not be fully aware of the situation or who are
unable to make personal preparations.

If you are a visitor, know the name of the county or parish in which
you are located and where it is relative to current watches and
warnings. If staying at a hotel, ask the management staff about their
onsite disaster plan. Listen for evacuation orders, especially
pertaining to area visitors.

Closely monitor weather.gov, NOAA Weather Radio and local news
outlets for official storm information. Listen for possible changes
to the forecast.

There is a threat from tornadoes with this storm. Have multiple ways
to receive Tornado Warnings. Be ready to shelter quickly.

* ADDITIONAL SOURCES OF INFORMATION:
- For information on appropriate preparations see ready.gov
- For information on creating an emergency plan see getagameplan.org
- For additional disaster preparedness information see redcross.org

NEXT UPDATE
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The next local statement will be issued by the National Weather
Service in Honolulu HI around 5 PM HST, or sooner if conditions
warrant.

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