Hurricane Tracker
Nolo strengthens into a category 4 hurricane; on track to remain well S and SW of the main Hawaiian Islands
(5 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 27, 2026) Nolo has strengthened into a category 4 hurricane and is forecast to remain well south and southwest of the main Hawaiian Islands. The system will approach the Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument on Tuesday, according to the Central Pacific Hurricane Center.
Hurricane Nolo is slightly stronger as it picks up speed, advancing west, south of the Hawaiian Islands
(Update: 5 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 27, 2026) Hurricane Nolo is slightly stronger this morning as it moves westward, south of the Hawaiian Islands. At 5 a.m., the eye of Hurricane Nolo was located by Air Force Reconnaissance aircraft about 260 miles SW of South Point on Hawaiʻi Island, and 355 miles S of Honolulu, Oʻahu.
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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.
Nolo moves slowly west as a Category 1 hurricane
(Update: 11 a.m. HST Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026) Nolo is moving slowly westward with gusty winds, heavy rain and large waves continuing over portions of the Hawaiian Islands. As of 11 a.m., the Hurricane Watch for Hawaiʻi County was discontinued. However, a Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for Hawaiʻi County and a Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for Maui County.
Update: Nolo intensifies to hurricane strength, packing 75 mph winds
(Update: 5:08 p.m., 9.24.26) The National Weather Service that Nolo has strengthened from a tropical storm to a hurricane, with 75 mph winds. A tropical storm watch has been declared for Maui County.
Nolo holds steady, expected to turn northward overnight
(Update: 11 p.m., Sept. 23, 2026) Damaging tropical storm force winds reaching the Big Island as early as Friday morning, and dangerous hurricane force winds possible by Friday night. Hurricane or tropical storm watches may be needed for other islands should Nolo move closer to the islands.
Tropical Storm Nolo forms, Hurricane Watch issued for Hawaiʻi County
Nolo is very slow moving, advancing toward the WNW at 6 mph, with 40 mph sustained winds. A sharp turn to the north and north-northeast is expected on Thursday, with this motion continuing through the end of the week. On the forecast track, the system is expected to approach the Big Island of Hawaii on Friday and Saturday.
Tropical Depression 15-E forecast to near major hurricane strength as it nears Hawaiʻi Island late Friday or Saturday as Nolo
Tropical Depression 15-E is forecast to be near major hurricane strength when it nears the Big Island of Hawaiʻi late Friday or Saturday as named cyclone, Nolo.
Preparations underway for a potential cyclone Nolo from lingering tropical disturbance
Tropical Disturbance 15E could intensify into a tropical depression or storm, bringing potential flooding rains and high winds to Hawaiʻi Island by Wednesday, with lingering effects through the weekend.
Hour-by-Hour impact of Hurricane Lowell reconstructed by University of Hawaiʻi team
To understand the storm’s full impact, a University of Hawaiʻi team reconstructed Hurricane Lowell hour by hour across Kauaʻi and the state using observations from the Hawaiʻi Mesonet, a statewide network of weather stations, alongside experimental high-resolution mapping tools.
Gov. Green requests expedited Major Disaster Declaration following Hurricane Lowell
State and county teams continue to assess damage as access is restored. After signing the document on Kauaʻi, Green submitted an expedited request to President Donald J. Trump for a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration following Hurricane Lowell, seeking immediate federal assistance for Kauaʻi and Maui counties.
Maui County temporary service sites to close as threats from Lowell diminish
The County of Maui will close two temporary service sites at 5 p.m., Sept. 8, 2026, in West Maui and in Central Maui after the National Weather Service (NWS) Flood Watch tied to Hurricane Lowell expired this afternoon, according to Maui Emergency Management Agency (MEMA).
Flash flooding threat remains in the Hawaiian Islands due to Lowell; Kauaʻi damage assessments underway
All state and County of Kaua‘i offices, along with Kauaʻi Community College, will remain closed through Friday, Sept. 11, as crews restore power, remove debris, and address other storm impacts.
90% of Kauaʻi customers without power; HECO reports approximately 21,000 without power on Oʻahu
Kauaʻi Island Utility Cooperative is reporting 90% of its 36,000-plus customers is without power as of 6:40 a.m. As of 6:30 a.m., approximately 21,000 customers on Oʻahu are without power. This represents less than 7% of Hawaiian Electric’s total Oʻahu customer base.
County opens temporary service sites in West, Central Maui due to Hurricane Lowell coastal flooding
The County of Maui opened two temporary service sites at 8 a.m., Sept. 8, 2026, in West Maui and in Central Maui for anyone impacted by Hurricane Lowell road closures due to coastal flooding.
Flash flooding risk remains due to Lowell; Hurricane and Tropical Storm Warnings cancelled
(Update: 8 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2026) A risk of flash flooding risk remains in the Hawaiian Islands due to Hurricane Lowell. Hurricane and Tropical Storm Warnings have since been cancelled for Hawaiʻi.
Photos: Lowell Maui impacts
Impacts from Lowell brought debris and flooding over several roadways on Maui, resulting in erosion and unsafe travel conditions in parts of South and West Maui. Mahalo to those who sent in photos and video of severe weather impacts from across the County.
Flash flooding in the Hawaiian Islands continues with Lowell; core of Lowell moving NNW of Niʻihau
Damaging winds, heavy rain and powerful waves continue impacting Kauaʻi this morning as the core of Lowell moves NNW of Niʻihau and further away from Kauaʻi.
Peak of the Hurricane Lowell is arriving with damaging winds, rain and waves impacting Kauaʻi County
Hurricane Lowell is at its closest approach to the islands, currently passing just west of Niʻihau, brining damaging winds, heavy rain and powerful waves to Kauaʻi County. Lowell remains a category 2 hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 110 mph and higher gusts.
Siren sounded on Niʻihau ahead of hurricane-force winds
The Kauaʻi Emergency Management Agency has sounded the outdoor warning siren on Niʻihau this evening as hurricane-force winds from Hurricane Lowell move toward the island.
