Public advisory
Central Pacific Hurricane Center · issued Sep 30, 11:31 PM UTC · source
000 WTPA32 PHFO 302331 TCPCP2 BULLETIN Tropical Storm Nolo Intermediate Advisory Number 41A NWS Central Pacific Hurricane Center Honolulu HI EP152026 Issued by NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL 200 PM HST Wed Sep 30 2026 ...NOLO CONTINUES TO MOVE SLOWLY TO THE SOUTH AS IT BRINGS TROPICAL STORM CONDITIONS TO PORTIONS OF THE PAPAHANAUMOKUAKEA MARINE NATIONAL MONUMENT... SUMMARY OF 200 PM HST...0000 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...21.5N 164.8W ABOUT 190 MI...310 KM SSE OF FRENCH FRIGATE SHOALS ABOUT 350 MI...560 KM W OF LIHUE HAWAII MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...50 MPH...85 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...S OR 170 DEGREES AT 2 MPH...4 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...996 MB...29.42 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- CHANGES WITH THIS ADVISORY: None. SUMMARY OF WATCHES AND WARNINGS IN EFFECT: A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for... * The Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument from Nihoa to Maro Reef, including near French Frigate Shoals A Tropical Storm Warning means that tropical storm conditions are expected somewhere within the warning area. Additional watches and warnings may be required for additional portions of the Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument later this week. 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 200 PM HST (0000 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Nolo was located near latitude 21.5 North, longitude 164.8 West. Nolo is moving toward the south near 2 mph (4 km/h). A turn to the west is forecast later today, along with an increase in forward motion. Maximum sustained winds are near 50 mph (85 km/h) with higher gusts. Little change in intensity is expected over the next day or so, followed by re-intensification later this week. Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 90 miles (150 km) from the center. The estimated minimum central pressure is 996 mb (29.42 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- WIND: Tropical storm conditions are expected within the Tropical Storm Warning area from Nihoa to French Frigate Shoals today, with tropical storm conditions spreading westward from French Frigate Shoals to Maro Reef by Thursday. RAINFALL: Outer bands east of Nolo will produce an additional 2 to 6 inches of rain across Kauai and Niihau through Thursday, with maximum storm totals of 15 inches across Kauai. This rainfall could produce areas of flooding and mudslides, especially in areas of steep terrain. For a complete depiction of forecast rainfall associated with Nolo, please see the National Weather Service Storm Total Rainfall Graphic available at hurricanes.gov/graphics_cp2.shtml?rainqpf SURF: 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 complete advisory at 500 PM HST. $$ Forecaster Evans/Cangialosi