Hawaii Island under flood watch as potential tropical cyclone approaches

Tropical Depression 15-E Hurricane Nolo Hawaii flood watch Central Pacific Hurricane Center Big Island weather

The remnants of Tropical Depression 15-E are expected to reorganize into a tropical cyclone, potentially becoming Tropical Storm Nolo. Forecasters indicate a 90% chance of formation within the next 48 hours. The system is currently located southeast of the Hawaiian Islands and is projected to move toward the Big Island.

A flood watch has been issued for Hawaii Island and Maui County. Heavy rainfall is a primary concern, with some areas of east and southeast Hawaii Island potentially receiving over 20 inches of rain. Officials warn of flash flooding, landslides, and property damage due to rapid runoff.

Meteorological models suggest the system could intensify significantly. While it may reach tropical storm strength as early as Wednesday, it could develop into a Category 2 hurricane by Saturday, or even a Category 3 major hurricane. Local officials, including Big Island Mayor Kimo Alameda, have expressed particular concern for areas already devastated by Hurricane Lala in August, which followed a similar trajectory.

Entities

Big Island · Central Pacific Hurricane Center · Hawaii Island · Kimo Alameda · Maui · Maui County · National Hurricane Center · National Weather Service · Nolo

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[○ 1 SOURCE] The storm system was located approximately 320 miles south-southeast of Hilo at 5 a.m. www.staradvertiser.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] The National Weather Service issued a flood watch for Hawaii Island and Maui County. www.hawaiitribune-herald.com
[● 2 SOURCES] There is a 90% chance of tropical cyclone formation for the remnants of TD 15-E over the next 48 hours. www.hawaiitribune-herald.com · mauinow.com
[● 3 SOURCES] The storm could potentially become a Category 3 major hurricane by the weekend. keyt.com · kioncentralcoast.com · www.staradvertiser.com
[● 4 SOURCES] The system will be named Nolo if it reaches tropical storm strength. www.hawaiitribune-herald.com · mauinow.com · www.thegardenisland.com · www.staradvertiser.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Rainfall could exceed 20 inches in parts of east and southeast Hawaii Island. www.hawaiitribune-herald.com
[● 2 SOURCES] The system may reach Category 2 hurricane strength by Saturday night. keyt.com · kioncentralcoast.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Big Island Mayor Kimo Alameda expressed concern regarding heavy rainfall in areas previously impacted by Hurricane Lala. www.thegardenisland.com

Sources

Major Hurricane Forecast To Approach Hawaiʻi In Days [www.bigislandvideonews.com]

1 day ago

Hawaii Island under flood watch as growing storm approaches - Hawaii Tribune-Herald [www.hawaiitribune-herald.com]

2 days ago

Hawai se prepara para enfrentar las amenazas de otro huracán [keyt.com]

1 day ago

Hawai se prepara para enfrentar las amenazas de otro huracán [kioncentralcoast.com]

1 day ago

90% chance of remnants from TD 15-E forming into Nolo; threatens to bring rain Wednesday into weekend [mauinow.com]

3 days ago

Tropical disturbance expected to become Tropical Storm Nolo [www.thegardenisland.com]

3 days ago

Tropical depression may grow into major hurricane near Hawaii island | Honolulu Star-Advertiser [www.staradvertiser.com]

1 day ago