# Mamalahoa Highway

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## Timeline

- **2026-09-27**: Nolo skims south of Hawaii — Hurricane Nolo churned slowly south of the Big Island with maximum sustained winds of 90 mph. Its center was 165 miles south-southwest of Hawaii's southernmost point, and a hurricane watch was canceled as forecasters projected strengthening into a major hurricane late Sept. 27 and early Sept. 28.
- **2026-09-26**: Nolo's outer bands flood Big Island — Heavy rain from Hurricane Nolo flooded sections of Mamalahoa Highway near Naalehu. National Guard members helped a resident leave his home, and partial highway closures were reported.
- **2026-08**: Hurricane Lala impacts Hawaii — Hurricane Lala produced heavy rain and strong winds, leaving Big Island residents in recovery and prompting a community relief hub that remained active.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### Hurricane Nolo's 20-Inch Rain Threat Exposes Hawaii's Climate Vulnerability
2026-09-27 16:45:32 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 2

Hurricane Nolo's outer bands are delivering up to 20 inches of rain to Hawaii's Big Island just weeks after Hurricane Lala, compounding flood risk for communities still in recovery. The storm, packing 90 mph winds and forecast to strengthen, underscores how slow-moving tropical cyclones are testing island infrastructure and emergency response. Climate adaptation and grid resilience are now front and center as Hawaii faces back-to-back extremes.
Full story: https://getclimatebrief.com/story/hurricane-nolo-20-inch-rain-hawaii-climate-resilience

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