Nolo Moves Away From Hawaii as Flood and Wind Risks Persist

Hurricane Nolo was moving away from Hawaii by early Sunday, but wind, surf and flooding hazards remained on the Big Island, where parts could receive up to 20 inches of rain, forecasters said. Nolo was about 260 miles southwest of Hawaii’s southernmost point and moving away from the Big Island at about 12 mph, with maximum sustained winds near 105 mph. The Hawaii County Civil Defense Agency said a high wind warning, wind advisory and high surf advisory remained in effect for parts of the Big Island through Sunday evening. Forecasters warned that the hurricane’s outer bands could bring life-threatening flooding and mudslides. Heavy rain was also expected on other islands. The National Hurricane Center said Nolo’s center was expected to remain well south and southwest of the Hawaiian Islands. The storm was forecast to continue strengthening and turn northwest by Sunday night, and to approach Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument early in the week. These were forecasts; the reports did not establish the eventual rainfall or damage.