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Green Deploys Over 500 National Guard for Hurricane Nolo

By Drooid · Sep 25, 2026, 10:33 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

Governor Green Deploys Guard

Governor Josh Green deployed over 500 National Guard members for Hurricane Nolo response.
The National Hurricane Center reported Nolo reached Category 2 with 105 mph winds on Friday.
Forecasters expect Nolo to become a major Category 3 hurricane by Saturday and turn west.
Hawaii County issued a Hurricane Watch and Tropical Storm Warning.
The Big Island could receive 10-15 inches of rain, up to 25 inches, and Maui 4-6 inches.

Summary

El Niño Shifts Hurricanes

Strong El Niño this year pushes Pacific hurricanes farther south and west toward Hawaii.
Marc Alessi says ocean heat uptake equals about 12 Hiroshima bombs per second.
This year marks the second year with three storms within 50 miles of the islands, matching Hurricane Dot in August 1959.
Over 500 homes have been damaged or destroyed by the recent storm series.

History

Historical Context

In August 1959 Hurricane Dot hit Kauai as a Category 1 storm after reaching 150 mph, causing $6 million in damage and leading Secretary Edward E. Johnston to declare a state of emergency. Governor Josh Green now orders National Guard deployment as the National Hurricane Center warns of another major system, underscoring Hawaii’s long-standing vulnerability to August hurricanes since 1949.

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Governor Green Deploys Guard

Governor Josh Green deployed over 500 National Guard members for Hurricane Nolo response.
The National Hurricane Center reported Nolo reached Category 2 with 105 mph winds on Friday.
Forecasters expect Nolo to become a major Category 3 hurricane by Saturday and turn west.
Hawaii County issued a Hurricane Watch and Tropical Storm Warning.
The Big Island could receive 10-15 inches of rain, up to 25 inches, and Maui 4-6 inches.

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