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The Central Pacific Hurricane Center said Sunday at 11 a.m. that Hurricane Nolo continues to strengthen as it moves west away from the main Hawaiian Islands and is forecast to reach peak intensity Monday. A hurricane watch has been issued for portions of the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands as Nolo moves toward the area.
Here is a look at the weather forecast for each island:
Hawaiʻi Island:
A high surf advisory, high surf warning, high wind warning for portions of the lower elevations, and wind advisory for portions of the lower elevations remain in effect.
Sunday’s forecast called for windy conditions and numerous afternoon showers, especially in windward areas, with scattered showers continuing into the night.
Southeast swell generated by Nolo began declining Sunday morning but continues to produce advisory-level surf along east and southeast-facing shores. The large swells are forecast to diminish on Sunday.
Maui Nui:
A high wind warning remains in effect for Molokaʻi, Lānaʻi and Maui, and a high surf advisory remains in effect for Molokaʻi and Maui.
Sunday’s forecast called for very windy, mostly sunny conditions with scattered showers. Wind gusts reached 80 mph Sunday morning. Strong trade winds are expected to diminish and turn southeast Monday night into Tuesday. By the end of the week, light southeast winds and drier conditions are expected.
Large waves and rip currents may continue to affect east and south-facing shores through the next few days.
Oʻahu:
A high surf advisory and wind advisory remain in effect.
Sunday’s forecast called for very windy, mostly sunny conditions with scattered showers. Wind gusts reached 55 mph Sunday morning. Strong trade winds are expected to diminish and turn southeast Monday night into Tuesday. By the end of the week, light southeast winds and drier conditions are expected.
Large waves and rip currents may continue to affect east and south-facing shores through the next few days. East shore surf will fade as Nolo moves westward and then northwestward, while south- and west-facing surf will increase Sunday through Monday.
Kauaʻi:
A high surf advisory remains in effect for Kauaʻi, and a wind advisory remains in effect for Kauaʻi and Niʻihau.
Sunday’s forecast called for very windy, mostly sunny conditions with scattered showers. Strong trade winds are expected to diminish and turn southeast Monday night into Tuesday. More persistent rain is forecast to develop over Kauaʻi from late Tuesday to Wednesday as trailing moisture from Nolo becomes established over the island. Rainfall is expected to be less than an inch over 24 hours. By the end of the week, light southeast winds and drier conditions are expected.
Large waves and rip currents may continue to affect east and south-facing shores through the next few days. East shore surf will fade as Nolo moves westward and then northwestward, while south- and west-facing surf will increase Sunday through Monday.
