00:00Hurricane Nolo is strengthening near Hawaii. The storm was declared a Category 1 hurricane
00:05Thursday night. Forecasters expect Nolo to reach Category 3 strength. The Big Island is expected
00:10to face the greatest impacts. A hurricane watch is now in effect across the island.
00:15The storm could bring prolonged, life-threatening rainfall through the weekend.
00:19Eastern slopes of the Big Island could receive 24 to 36 inches of rain.
00:24AccuWeather's potential maximum rainfall total reaches 55 inches. That amount would rank among
00:30Hawaii's wettest hurricanes on record. For comparison, Hurricane Lane dropped 58 inches in
00:352018. Nolo could also bring 40 to 60 mph wind gusts. Stronger winds are possible across southern
00:42areas and higher elevations. Storm surge of several feet is also possible along southern beaches.
00:49Flooding and mudslides remain major concerns across affected communities.
00:53areas damaged by Hurricane Lala could be especially vulnerable.
00:57Officials and residents are closely monitoring Nolo's track. The storm's slow movement could
01:02prolong dangerous conditions through the weekend.
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