00:00Hurricane Nolo has strengthened into a major Category 4 hurricane near Hawaii.
00:04The storm is forecast to remain south of the main Hawaiian islands.
00:08On Sunday evening, Nolo had maximum winds of 130 miles per hour.
00:13Its center was about 375 miles southwest of Honolulu.
00:17The storm stayed offshore, avoiding a direct landfall across the islands.
00:22However, heavy rainfall has already affected Maui and the Big Island.
00:26La Pahoho on the Big Island recorded nearly 22 inches of rain.
00:31Northern Maui also saw rainfall totals exceeding one foot in some areas.
00:35Nolo is expected to turn north early this week.
00:38That could bring heavier rain to western islands from Tuesday into Wednesday.
00:42Another one to 2 inches of rain is possible, with higher amounts in mountainous areas.
00:47Wind gusts of 40 to 60 miles per hour could affect Maui through Kauai.
00:52Stronger winds are possible at higher elevations.
00:54The conditions could bring flooding, mudslides, fallen trees, and power outages.
00:59Hawaii remains under heightened tropical weather concerns as Nolo moves nearby.
01:04Disclosure.
01:04This video contains stock footage and content created or enhanced using AI-assisted tools.
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