Tropical Storm Nolo is expected to strengthen into a major hurricane by Saturday as it passes south of the Big Island, bringing significant rainfall and flood risk to Maui through the weekend. A Flood Watch is in effect for Maui County until 6 p.m. Saturday.
- Maui could receive 8–12 inches of rain, with isolated totals up to 15 inches, raising concerns about flooding and mudslides.
- A Flood Watch is in effect for all of Maui County through 6 p.m. Saturday.
- Nolo is forecast to reach major hurricane strength by Saturday, passing approximately 85 miles south of the Big Island, though the track carries significant uncertainty.
- Dangerous surf and rip currents are expected, with east-facing shores already seeing 4–6 ft surf and a Small Craft Advisory active for offshore waters.
- Windward, mauka, and Upcountry Maui areas face the greatest rainfall exposure beginning Thursday and continuing through the weekend.
Source: KITV
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