Civil Defense Message in Oahu; Maui County
⚠️ CIVIL DEFENSE: MEMA ALERT: COUNTY OF MAUI HURRICANE NOLO UPDATE AS OF 11:30 A.M. 9-25-26: OAHU; MAUI COUNTY Notification 96 Alert Sent On: 09/25/2026 12:13:08 PM HST MEMA Alert: County of Maui Hurricane Nolo update as of 11:30 a.m. 9-25-26 STORM UPDATE With Hurricane Nolo forecast to pass south of the Hawaiian Islands, the latest forecast indicates the potential for significant impacts to Maui County has decreased. However, Maui County remains under a Tropical Storm Watch, Flood Watch and High Surf Advisory, and residents should continue to remain vigilant as conditions can change. Maui County could still experience tropical storm-force winds, heavy rainfall, flooding and hazardous surf beginning tonight, with East Maui expected to see the greatest potential for rainfall impacts, according to the National Weather Service (NWS). Nolo strengthened into a hurricane at 5 p.m. Thursday and became a Category 2 hurricane this morning. It is forecast to strengthen into a Category 3 major hurricane tonight, around the time of its closest approach to Hawaiʻi Island. Nolo is forecast to continue westward through the weekend with its center passing south of the state. Impacts can extend well beyond the center of the storm, and County emergency officials will continue to closely monitor the system. EMERGENCY SHELTERS ON STANDBY Based on the latest forecast and current conditions, the County is postponing the opening of emergency shelters that had been scheduled for noon today on Maui and Molokaʻi. The County remains prepared to open shelters should weather conditions or impacts warrant. County and American Red Cross personnel and supplies have been pre-positioned so shelters can be activated if needed. (Full message on the image.) 📡 Source: alerts@civicready.com 🔍 More Info: sshsearch.com 📧 Report Updates: sshreport.com #hawaii #civildefense #emergency #alert