Nolo now moving faster toward the west, Tropical Storm Watch canceled for Maui

(Update: 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026). Hurricane Nolo is now moving faster toward the west at 8 mph, and the Tropical Storm Watch for Maui and Warning for Hawaiʻi County have been cancelled. The National Weather Service says gusty winds, heavy rain and large waves continue for portions of the Hawaiian Islands.

At 5 p.m., the center of Hurricane Nolo was located about 165 miles SSW of South Point on Hawaiʻi Island and 330 miles SSE of Honolulu. The current westward motion is expected to continue through Sunday. A turn toward the northwest is expected Sunday night, with this general motion continuing through Tuesday. On the forecast track, the center of Nolo will remain well south and southwest of the main Hawaiian Islands.

Maximum sustained winds are near 90 mph with higher gusts. The Central Pacific Hurricane Center reports that Nolo is predicted to strengthen into a major hurricane on Sunday or Sunday night and reach its peak intensity by Monday. Thereafter, steady weakening is expected.

Hurricane-force winds extend outward up to 35 miles from the center and tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 150 miles.

Wind: Strong and gusty winds are possible for all of the Hawaiian Islands through the weekend, although the core winds of Nolo will stay to the south.

Rain: For the eastern and southern portions of the Big Island, Nolo will produce additional rainfall totals of 1 to 2 inches, with isolated maximum amounts of 4 inches. Storm totals through Sunday will range between 10 and 15 inches with isolated maximum amounts of 20 inches. Additional areas of flooding and mudslides will be possible, especially in areas of steep terrain.

For the western portions of the Big Island, rainfall totals of an inch or less are expected. For eastern Maui, additional rainfall totals of 1 to 2 inches are expected, bringing storm totals to 4 to 8 inches. Additional areas of flooding and mudslides will be possible, especially in areas of steep terrain.

Storm Surge: The threat of significant storm surge has diminished, yet water levels along the coast will remain elevated through upcoming tide cycles due to persistent, dangerous wave action.

Surf: Swells generated by Nolo are affecting exposed east- and south-facing shores of the Big Island and are expected to spread westward and build through the weekend. These swells are likely to cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions.