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Hurricane Nolo brings threat of catastrophic flooding to Hawaii's Big Island
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Hurricane Nolo, a Category 2 storm forecast to strengthen into a major hurricane, moved slowly south of Hawaii's Big Island with maximum sustained winds of about 105 mph, according to CBS News and the Guardian. The National Hurricane Center warned of life-threatening, catastrophic flooding and mudslides, particularly in steep terrain on the Big Island and Maui, with forecasters citing possible rainfall totals ranging from 20 to 35 inches. Direct landfall was not expected, but strong winds, flash floods and extreme surf were forecast across the islands. The storm arrived about a month after Hurricane Lala caused flooding damage in the same region, and Gov. Josh Green said Hawaii is still working through roughly $1 billion in recovery needs. One center-side outlet also examined how the storm could strain a reduced FEMA workforce.
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Hurricane Nolo was forecast to strengthen from a Category 2 storm into a major hurricane near Hawaii's Big Island
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Maximum sustained winds were about 105 mph as the storm moved slowly south of the Big Island
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The National Hurricane Center warned of life-threatening, catastrophic flooding and mudslides, especially in steep terrain
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Forecast rainfall totals ranged from about 20 to 35 inches depending on the source and area
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Direct landfall was not expected, though strong winds and flash flooding were forecast
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The storm followed Hurricane Lala, which caused flooding in the same region about a month earlier, and Hawaii still had about $1 billion in recovery needs
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A center-side outlet reported concerns about strain on a reduced FEMA workforce during recovery
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Left-leaning outlets, largely wire-style reports from CBS, the Guardian and the Atlantic, emphasize storm mechanics—wind speed, flooding risk, and comparisons to prior storms—while the Atlantic frames the event within a broader pattern of repeated Pacific storms hitting Hawaii.
Hurricane Nolo could cause "catastrophic" flooding in Hawaii, forecasters warn
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Center outlets split between straightforward storm-impact reporting (PBS) and a forward-looking piece (Straight Arrow News) examining how a reduced FEMA might handle recovery after the storm passes.
Hurricane Nolo’s real test for FEMA may come after the storm
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Right-leaning outlets (Epoch Times, Washington Times) report the storm's expected winds and flooding similarly to center and left coverage, without distinct partisan framing.
Hurricane Nolo expected to unleash powerful winds, flash flooding on Hawaii
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A Mess of HurricanesMore neutral: Multiple Hurricanes Form in the Pacific
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- CBS NewsLeft
Hurricane Nolo could cause "catastrophic" flooding in Hawaii, forecasters warn
Hurricane Nolo weakened slightly as it began to move away from Hawaii, forecasters said, but it was still expected to lash the Big Island and Maui with heavy rains through the weekend.
Hawaii braces for powerful winds and flash flooding with Hurricane Nolo
Preparation begins for extreme conditions as Nolo bears down on areas still recovering from previous storms Heavy rain and powerful winds are expected to bring flash floods and extreme surf to the Hawaiian islands over the weekend as Hurricane Nolo bears down on areas still …
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The Pacific Is Sensational language“a Mess of Hurricanes”"Mess" is a vague, dramatic characterization rather than a neutral description of the weather patternMore neutral: Multiple Hurricanes Form in the PacificDisagree with this highlight?
Hawaii is on its third close call this season.
Nolo strengthens to a hurricane in the Pacific Ocean as forecasts warn it could bring catastrophic flooding to Hawaii
Nolo strengthens to a hurricane in the Pacific Ocean as forecasts warn it could bring catastrophic flooding to Hawaii MIAMI -- Nolo strengthens to a hurricane in the Pacific Ocean as forecasts warn it could bring catastrophic flooding to Hawaii.
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2 outletsLeads with
- storm's expected winds and flooding
- post-storm FEMA capacity and staffing
- cumulative disaster recovery burden on Hawaii
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Hurricane Nolo expected to unleash powerful winds and flash flooding on Hawaii
While direct landfall by the storm's center was not expected, forecasters said it could cause life-threatening flooding and mudslides, with parts of the Big Island expected to see rainfall totals up to 20 inches.
- Straight Arrow NewsCenter
Hurricane Nolo’s real test for FEMA may come after the storm
A major hurricane nearing Hawaii could test a stripped-down FEMA. Experts say the real worry isn’t the storm response.
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- powerful winds and flash flooding
- extreme surf
- impact on areas still recovering from earlier storms
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- FEMA staffing and recovery capacity concerns
- broader multi-storm Pacific pattern
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Hurricane Nolo Skirts Hawaii but Could Still Unleash Powerful Winds, Flash Flooding
HILO, Hawaii—Hurricane Nolo just skirted the Hawaiian Islands as it gained intensity on Saturday, but officials said it still posed a risk for flash floods, dangerous winds and extreme surf in areas recovering from previous storms. …
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Hurricane Nolo expected to unleash powerful winds, flash flooding on Hawaii
Heavy rain and powerful winds are expected to bring flash floods and extreme surf to the Hawaiian Islands over the weekend as Hurricane Nolo bears down on areas still recovering from previous storms.
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- ABC NewsLeftSep 25, 2:38 AM EDT
- Straight Arrow NewsCenterSep 25, 6:19 PM EDT
- CBS NewsLeftSep 25, 7:27 PM EDT
- The Epoch TimesFar RightSep 25, 11:35 PM EDT
- The Washington TimesRightSep 26, 2:15 PM EDT
- The AtlanticLeftSep 26, 4:37 PM EDT
- PBS NewsHourCenterSep 26, 5:36 PM EDT
- The GuardianLeftSep 26, 5:41 PM EDT
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