Hurricane Nolo impacts Hawaii as state of emergency is declared

Hurricane Nolo is currently moving through the Pacific, bringing heavy rain and winds of 150 kilometers per hour to Hawaii, marking the third major weather event in the islands over the past six weeks. Although the storm's center is passing 260 kilometers south of the Big Island and the direct hurricane warning has been lifted, the system continues to cause significant flash flooding, landslides, and high surf. The region is currently experiencing the Pacific tropical season, which is intensified by a super El Niño phenomenon.

In response to the severe conditions, a state of emergency was approved by Donald Trump, authorizing the Federal Emergency Management Agency to assist. Over 120 National Guard members have been mobilized on the Big Island, with a total of 400 personnel on standby across the state. Meteorologists warn that rainfall could reach up to 51 centimeters in some areas. While infrastructure remains under pressure with flooded roads and temporary closures, additional alerts have been issued for Maui, including wind warnings and specific evacuation orders near Olovalu due to a separate fire incident.