Public advisory
Central Pacific Hurricane Center · issued Sep 29, 8:49 AM UTC · source
000 WTPA32 PHFO 290849 TCPCP2 BULLETIN Hurricane Nolo Advisory Number 35 NWS Central Pacific Hurricane Center Honolulu HI EP152026 Issued by NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL 1100 PM HST Mon Sep 28 2026 ...CENTER OF MAJOR HURRICANE NOLO ENTERS THE PAPAHANAUMOKUAKEA MARINE NATIONAL MONUMENT... ...DANGEROUS CONDITIONS SPREADING ACROSS THE SOUTHEASTERN WATERS OF THE MONUMENT... SUMMARY OF 1100 PM HST...0900 UTC...INFORMATION ----------------------------------------------- LOCATION...20.0N 164.3W ABOUT 300 MI...480 KM SSE OF FRENCH FRIGATE SHOALS ABOUT 425 MI...680 KM W OF HONOLULU HAWAII MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...115 MPH...185 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...NNW OR 330 DEGREES AT 15 MPH...24 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...958 MB...28.29 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- CHANGES WITH THIS ADVISORY: None. SUMMARY OF WATCHES AND WARNINGS IN EFFECT: A Hurricane Warning is in effect for... * The Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument from Nihoa to French Frigate Shoals A Hurricane Warning means that hurricane conditions are expected somewhere within the warning area. A warning is typically issued 36 hours before the anticipated first occurrence of tropical-storm-force winds, conditions that make outside preparations difficult or dangerous. Preparations to protect life and property should be rushed to completion. A Hurricane Watch may be required for additional portions of the Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument by Tuesday. For storm information specific to your area, including possible inland watches and warnings, please monitor products issued by your local National Weather Service forecast office. DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK ---------------------- At 1100 PM HST (0900 UTC), the center of Hurricane Nolo was located near latitude 20.0 North, longitude 164.3 West. Nolo is moving toward the north-northwest near 15 mph (24 km/h). A turn toward the north is expected tonight. On the forecast track, the center of Nolo will remain well southwest and west of the main Hawaiian Islands. Nolo will continue to move northward across the Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument on Tuesday. On Wednesday, Nolo will slowly turn toward the west, and continue generally westward through the latter part of the week. Maximum sustained winds are near 115 mph (185 km/h) with higher gusts. Nolo is a category 3 hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale. Weakening is forecast over the next couple of days, followed by some re-intensification during the latter part of this week. Hurricane-force winds extend outward up to 45 miles (75 km) from the center and tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 175 miles (280 km). The estimated minimum central pressure is 958 mb (28.29 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- WIND: Hurricane conditions are expected in the Hurricane Warning area in the Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument by Wednesday, with tropical storm conditions likely by Tuesday. RAINFALL: Outer bands east of Nolos track will produce 3 to 6 inches of rain across Kauai and Niihau between Tuesday and Thursday. This rainfall could produce areas of flooding and mudslides, especially in areas of steep terrain. SURF: Swells generated by Nolo will affect south- and west-facing shores of the main Hawaiian Islands for the next few days. These swells are likely to cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions. Large surf associated with Nolo will continue to affect the Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument over the next several days. These large waves will likely inundate some of the low-lying atolls, especially from French Frigate Shoals to Nihoa. Please consult products from your local weather office. NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next intermediate advisory at 200 AM HST. Next complete advisory at 500 AM HST. $$ Forecaster Mahoney