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NHC

Hurricane Nolo Public Advisory

Advisory Number: 36a
800 AM HST Tue Sep 29 2026

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Hurricane Nolo Intermediate Advisory Number 36A
NWS Central Pacific Hurricane Center Honolulu HI EP152026
Issued by NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL
800 AM HST Tue Sep 29 2026

...NOLO BRINGING DANGEROUS CONDITIONS TO THE PAPAHANAUMOKUAKEA
MARINE NATIONAL MONUMENT...


SUMMARY OF 800 AM HST...1800 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...20.9N 164.2W
ABOUT 245 MI...395 KM SSE OF FRENCH FRIGATE SHOALS
ABOUT 320 MI...510 KM WSW OF LIHUE HAWAII
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...105 MPH...165 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...N OR 355 DEGREES AT 9 MPH...15 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...968 MB...28.59 INCHES


WATCHES AND WARNINGS
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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 later today.

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 800 AM HST (1800 UTC), the center of Hurricane Nolo was located
near latitude 20.9 North, longitude 164.2 West. Nolo is moving
toward the north near 9 mph (15 km/h). 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 today. On Wednesday, Nolo
will slow significantly, and turn toward the west, and continue
generally westward through the latter part of the week.

Maximum sustained winds are near 105 mph (165 km/h) with higher
gusts. Steady 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 140
miles (220 km).

The estimated minimum central pressure is 968 mb (28.59 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 ongoing.

RAINFALL: Outer bands east of Nolo’s track will produce 3 to 6
inches of rain across Kauai and Niihau through Thursday. This
rainfall could produce areas of flooding and mudslides, especially
in areas of steep terrain.

For a complete depiction of forecast rainfall associated with Polo,
please see the National Weather Service Storm Total Rainfall Graphic
available at hurricanes.gov/graphics_cp2.shtml?rainqpf

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
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Next complete advisory at 1100 AM HST.

$$
Forecaster Kelly

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