Federal assistance approved as Hurricane Nolo nears Hawaii

President Trump approved federal emergency assistance for Hawaii as Hurricane Nolo approaches. The state is currently recovering from the impact of Hurricane Lala.
President Donald Trump approved emergency assistance for Hawaii on Friday in advance of potential impact from Hurricane Nolo, which is slowly moving just south of the Big Island as it continues to recover from Hurricane Lala.
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Maui County agriculture officials are urging ranchers, farmers and producers to complete storm preparations as Hurricane Nolo approaches, threatening heavy rain, high winds and flash flooding. The National Weather Service issued a Tropical Storm Watch for Maui County Thursday morning, indicating tropical storm-force winds are possible within 48 hours, according to the county Department of […]
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Maui County experienced significantly above-average rainfall in August, largely due to Hurricane Lala. The storm caused an estimated $10 million in damages.
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UPDATE: 11 p.m.