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Hurricane Threat Grows for Hawaii as Flood Watch Issued

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  • U.S. National Hurricane Center warns Tropical Depression Fifteen-E could become Hurricane Nolo, threatening Hawaii.
  • At 11 p.m. Tuesday, it was 405 mi south-southeast of Hilo, moving west-northwest at 12 mph.
  • A Flood Watch for Hawaii, Maui runs from noon Wednesday to 6 p.m. Saturday.
  • Heavy rain could cause life-threatening flooding on steep terrain, especially where Hurricane Lala damaged.
  • Friday swells will create life-threatening surf and rip currents on Hawaii Island’s south and east shores.