Tropical Storm Nolo is gathering force over the Pacific, aimed at Hawaii's Big Island with the quiet certainty of a season that has already tested these islands more than once. By the weekend, forecasters expect it to cross into major hurricane territory, carrying not only dangerous winds but the kind of rainfall — up to 35 inches in some places — that reshapes hillsides and swallows roads. Hawaii finds itself preparing again, this time with the accumulated weight of recent storms still unresolved, a reminder that nature does not wait for recovery to be complete.
Hawaii braces for Hurricane Nolo as major storm approaches Big Island
Potential for life-threatening flooding, mudslides, and infrastructure damage affecting Hawaii residents; previous storms caused widespread power outages for thousands.