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Hurricane Nolo Advisory Number  33
NWS Central Pacific Hurricane Center Honolulu HI   EP152026
Issued by NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL
1100 AM HST Mon Sep 28 2026
 
...DANGEROUS CONDITIONS EXPECTED NEAR THE PAPAHANAUMOKUAKEA MARINE
NATIONAL MONUMENT STARTING ON TUESDAY...
 
 
SUMMARY OF 1100 AM HST...2100 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...17.7N 163.1W
ABOUT 475 MI...765 KM SSE OF FRENCH FRIGATE SHOALS
ABOUT 420 MI...675 KM SW OF HONOLULU HAWAII
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...145 MPH...230 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 300 DEGREES AT 12 MPH...19 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...933 MB...27.55 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
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At 1100 AM HST (2100 UTC), the center of Hurricane Nolo was located
near latitude 17.7 North, longitude 163.1 West. Nolo is moving
toward the west-northwest near 12 mph (19 km/h). A turn toward the
northwest is forecast later today, with a turn toward the north
expected on Tuesday. On the forecast track, the center of Nolo will
remain well southwest and west of the main Hawaiian Islands but will
approach the Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument on Tuesday.
 
Maximum sustained winds are near 145 mph (230 km/h) with higher
gusts. Nolo is a category 4 hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson
Hurricane Wind Scale. A gradual weakening trend is likely to begin
tonight, followed by faster weakening through the middle of the
week.
 
Hurricane-force winds extend outward up to 35 miles (55 km) from the
center and tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 150 miles
(240 km).
 
The estimated minimum central pressure is 933 mb (27.55 inches).
 
 
HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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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 affect the 
Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument beginning later today. 
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 intermediate advisory at 200 PM HST.
Next complete advisory at 500 PM HST.
 
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Forecaster Adams