Tropical Storm Nolo forms, Hurricane Watch issued for Hawaiʻi County
Tropical Storm Nolo has formed, prompting a Hurricane Watch for Hawaiʻi County. The storm is currently moving west-northwest at 6 mph with 40 mph sustained winds. It is forecast to turn north and approach the Big Island on Friday and Saturday.
Nolo is very slow moving, advancing toward the WNW at 6 mph, with 40 mph sustained winds. A sharp turn to the north and north-northeast is expected on Thursday, with this motion continuing through the end of the week. On the forecast track, the system is expected to approach the Big Island of Hawaii on Friday and Saturday.
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Courts on Hawaiʻi Island and in Maui County will close due to the approach of Tropical Storm Nolo, which is expected to strengthen into a hurricane.
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The Hawaii State Judiciary is closing courts on Hawaii island on Thursday and Friday, and on Maui, Molokai, and Lanai on Friday due to a storm.