Hurricane Nolo threatens Northwestern Hawaiian Islands as it moves west

Tropical Storm Nolo is nearing hurricane strength as it moves through the Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument. A tropical storm warning has been expanded to cover the island chain from Nihoa to Lisianski Island.
UPDATE: 5:15 p.m.
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