Hurricane Nolo is forecast to strengthen into a major hurricane in the Pacific Ocean, bringing intense rain, life-threatening flash flooding, and dangerous surf to Hawaii's Big Island, according to multiple outlets.
Forecasters warned the storm could cause "catastrophic and life-threatening" flooding, according to CBS News. NBC News reported the hurricane is expected to skirt the Big Island as it strengthens over the weekend, and CNN reported the storm underwent rapid intensification south of Hawaii.
Residents on the Big Island were bracing Friday for the storm's arrival, according to The Washington Times, which also reported that Mexico faces a separate threat from Hurricane Polo, which was heading toward the Baja Peninsula after bringing storm conditions to Mexico's southwestern coast.
The Washington Post reported the storm could bring repeat flooding to the Big Island, while NPR described Nolo as a zig-zagging storm threatening Hawaii with flooding rains.
How each side covered it
Left
- Multiple outlets warned of 'catastrophic and life-threatening' flooding forecast for Hawaii's Big Island.
- Reports noted Hurricane Nolo was expected to strengthen into a major hurricane over the weekend.
- Coverage emphasized intense rain, flash flooding risk, and dangerous surf as the storm skirted the island.
- Some outlets framed the storm within a broader pattern of Pacific hurricanes threatening both Hawaii and Mexico.
“Hurricane Nolo could cause "catastrophic and life-threatening" flooding in Hawaii, forecasters warn.” — CBS News
Center
- Outlets reported Hurricane Nolo threatening Hawaii with heavy rain and advised residents on preparation steps.
- Coverage focused on practical guidance for how Big Island residents should ready themselves for the storm.
“Hurricane Nolo To Hammer Hawaii Today: How Residents Should Prepare” — Newsweek
Right
- Reports linked Hurricane Nolo's threat to Hawaii with Hurricane Polo's simultaneous threat to Mexico's Baja Peninsula.
- Coverage described Big Island residents bracing for potentially life-threatening and catastrophic flooding.
“Hurricane Nolo threatening Hawaii with heavy rain as Polo churns near Mexico” — The Washington Times
Questions readers ask
What is Hurricane Nolo threatening to do?
Hurricane Nolo is forecast to strengthen into a major hurricane and bring intense rain, life-threatening flash flooding, and dangerous surf to Hawaii's Big Island, according to multiple outlets including CBS News and NBC News.
Is another storm affecting Mexico at the same time?
Yes, Hurricane Polo was threatening Mexico, heading toward the Baja Peninsula after bringing storm conditions to the country's southwestern coast, according to The Washington Times and The Epoch Times.
Where specifically in Hawaii is at risk?
Hawaii's Big Island is the area highlighted across outlets as facing the greatest risk from Hurricane Nolo's rain and flooding.
How strong is Hurricane Nolo expected to get?
Forecasters expect Hurricane Nolo to strengthen into a major hurricane over the weekend, and CNN reported the storm underwent rapid intensification south of Hawaii.
What did left- and right-leaning outlets focus on?
Left-leaning outlets emphasized forecasts of catastrophic flooding and the storm's intensification near Hawaii, while right-leaning outlets emphasized residents bracing for the storm alongside the separate threat Hurricane Polo posed to Mexico.
Sources · 16 outlet reports
- Associated PressLeft-leaningHurricanes in the Pacific threaten Hawaii and Mexico with floods and high surf
- CBC NewsLeft-leaningHawaii readies for arrival of Hurricane Nolo amid risks of catastrophic flooding
- CBS NewsLeft-leaningNor'easter drenches East Coast as Hurricane Nolo strengthens near Hawaii
- CNNLeft-leaningDeluge begins in Hawaii as Hurricane Nolo continues to strengthen
- NBC NewsLeft-leaningHawaii bracing for impact from Hurricane Nolo
- NPRLeft-leaningHurricane Nolo, a zig-zagging storm, threatens Hawaii with flooding rains
- PBS NewsHourLeft-leaningHurricane Nolo threatening Hawaii with heavy rain as Polo churns near Mexico
- The New York TimesLeft-leaningHurricane Nolo Takes Aim at Hawaii
- The Washington PostLeft-leaningHurricane Nolo could bring repeat flooding to Hawaii’s Big Island
- NewsNationCenterHurricane Nolo threatens Hawaii with heavy rain
- NewsweekCenterHurricane Nolo To Hammer Hawaii Today: How Residents Should Prepare
- UPICenterHurricane Nolo to miss Hawaii but could trigger flooding, mudslides
- Deseret NewsRight-leaningHawaii and Mexico brace for ‘life-threatening flooding’ from Pacific hurricanes
- Independent Journal ReviewRight-leaningTropical Storm Polo and potential Hurricane Nolo threaten Pacific and Hawaii — developing storyline
- The Epoch TimesRight-leaningHurricanes in the Pacific Threaten Hawaii and Mexico With Floods and High Surf
- The Washington TimesRight-leaningHurricane Nolo threatening Hawaii with heavy rain as Polo churns near Mexico