Hurricane Nolo
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| Meteorological history | |
|---|---|
| Formed | September 13, 2026 |
| Category 4 major hurricane | |
| 1-minute sustained (SSHWS/NWS) | |
| Highest winds | 155 mph (250 km/h) |
| Lowest pressure | 929 mbar (hPa); 27.43 inHg |
| Overall effects | |
| Fatalities | None |
| Damage | Unknown |
| Areas affected | Hawaiian Islands |
Part of the 2026 Pacific hurricane season | |
Hurricane Nolo is an active tropical cyclone south of the Hawaiian Islands, currently impacting the archipelago. The nineteenth named storm and ninth hurricane of the 2026 Pacific hurricane season, Nolo first formed as a tropical depression on September 13. Initially designated as Fifteen-E, it soon degenerated to a remnant low due to wind shear.
Meteorological history
On September 8, the NHC began monitoring an area of interest well south of the Baja California peninsula. Two days later, a broad low pressure area developed, and the system began to become better organized despite moderate wind shear. On September 13 at 21:00 UTC, the consolidating low formed into Tropical Depression Fifteen-E.[1] Unfavorable wind shear eventually overtook the tropical depression, causing it to open up into a trough early on September 16.[2] However, the NHC continued to monitor the system for potential regeneration.[3] Early on September 23, the remains of the system regenerated into a tropical depression in the central Pacific.[4] Late that day, it became a tropical storm and was assigned the name Nolo.[5] At 3:00 UTC on September 25, Nolo strengthened into a Category 1 hurricane as it moved north-northwestward.[6] It continued steadily strengthening, becoming a Category 2 hurricane late that day.[7] Dry air intrusions caused Nolo to weaken back into a Category 1 hurricane on September 26 as it passed south of Hawaii's Big Island, moving westward.[8] It restrengthened into a high-end Category 2 hurricane on September 27, continuing its westward movement.[9] By 09:00 UTC on September 28, Nolo had become an annular hurricane, rapidly intensifying to Category 4 strength as a ridge began steering it west-northwestward.[10]
Preparations
A hurricane watch was issued late on September 23 for Hawaiʻi County in anticipation of Nolo's impacts.[11] This was followed by a tropical storm warning the next day.[12] Governor Josh Green declared a state of emergency for the state.[13] The state also provided hotel rooms for some in affected areas to evacuate to.[14] Hawaiʻi County schools and offices closed.[14]
Impact
Flooding from Nolo's heavy rains forced the closure of the Kohala Mountain Road. Spencer Beach Park recorded 17.25 in (438 mm) of rain.[15] Over 16,000 people lost power in Hawaii as Nolo approached.[16]
See also
- Weather of 2026
- Tropical cyclones in 2026
- Hurricane Lane (2018) – took a similar approach towards the Hawaiian islands before sharply turning away
References
- ↑ Brown, Daniel. "Tropical Depression Fifteen-E Discussion Number 1". National Hurricane Center. Miami, Florida. Archived from the original on 14 September 2026. Retrieved 2026-09-13.
- ↑ Blake, Eric; Jackson, Bryan. "Tropical Depression Fifteen-E Discussion Number 9". National Hurricane Center. Miami, Florida. Archived from the original on 17 September 2026. Retrieved 2026-09-17.
- ↑ Berg, Robbie. "Graphical Tropical Weather Outlook". National Hurricane Center. Miami, Florida. Retrieved 2026-09-18.
- ↑ Kelly, Larry; Cangialosi, John (22 September 2026). "Tropical Depression Fifteen-E Discussion Number 11". National Hurricane Center. Honolulu, Hawaii: National Weather Service Central Pacific Hurricane Center. Retrieved 23 September 2026.
- ↑ Blake, Eric (September 23, 2026). "Tropical Storm Nolo Discussion Number 13". National Hurricane Center. Retrieved September 23, 2026.
- ↑ Papin, Philippe (25 September 2026). "Hurricane Nolo Discussion Number 18". National Hurricane Center. Honolulu, Hawaii: National Weather Service Central Pacific Hurricane Center. Retrieved 28 September 2026.
- ↑ Blake, Eric (25 September 2026). "Hurricane Nolo Discussion Number 21". National Hurricane Center. Honolulu, Hawaii: National Weather Service Central Pacific Hurricane Center. Retrieved 28 September 2026.
- ↑ Reinhart, Brad (26 September 2026). "Hurricane Nolo Discussion Number 25". National Hurricane Center. Honolulu, Hawaii: National Weather Service Central Pacific Hurricane Center. Retrieved 28 September 2026.
- ↑ Katz, Jeremy; Kelly, Larry (27 September 2026). "Hurricane Nolo Discussion Number 29". National Hurricane Center. Honolulu, Hawaii: National Weather Service Central Pacific Hurricane Center. Retrieved 28 September 2026.
- ↑ Pasch, Richard (27 September 2026). "Hurricane Nolo Discussion Number 31". National Hurricane Center. Honolulu, Hawaii: National Weather Service Central Pacific Hurricane Center. Retrieved 28 September 2026.
- ↑ Blake, Eric (September 23, 2026). "Tropical Storm Nolo Advisory Number 13". National Hurricane Center. Honolulu, Hawaii: National Weather Service Central Pacific Hurricane Center. Retrieved September 23, 2026.
- ↑ Blake, Eric (September 24, 2026). "Tropical Storm Nolo Advisory Number 17". National Hurricane Center. Retrieved September 24, 2026.
- ↑ Gilbert, Mary; Dolce, Chris; Smith, Dakota; Peterson, Kate S. (2026-09-25). "Hurricane Nolo rapidly intensifies as it approaches Hawaii". CNN. Retrieved 2026-09-25.
- ↑ 14.0 14.1 Graff, Amy; Jones, Judson (2026-09-25). "Hurricane Nolo Takes Aim at Hawaii". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2026-09-26.
- ↑ "Nolo's close pass closes Big Island highway, whips up big surf as federal emergency declared". AccuWeather. September 27, 2026. Retrieved September 28, 2026.
- ↑ "3 days of weather chaos: Nor'easter, hurricanes and a 'zombie storm'". AccuWeather. September 28, 2026. Retrieved September 29, 2026.
External links
- The NHC's advisory archive on Hurricane Nolo
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