Hurricane Nolo predicted to bring ‘life-threatening flooding’ to Hawaii
Forecasters say storm will cause heavy rains and large waves along the coast, near communities still recovering from extreme weather
TL;DR
- Hurricane Nolo is predicted to cause life-threatening and catastrophic flooding in Hawaii.
- Over 230 Hawaii National Guard members have been activated, and schools have been closed.
- The storm is expected to bring heavy rainfall and large, damaging waves.
- Communities are still recovering from devastating storms earlier in the summer.
- Nolo is forecasted to bring the heaviest rain to an area previously impacted by Hurricane Lala.
- Residents are expressing anxiety about potential further destruction to their homes.
- Hawaii's governor has requested an emergency disaster declaration for federal aid.
- A Hawaii senator has linked the increasing frequency of destructive disasters to the climate crisis.