New Delhi: Hurricane Nolo, worked in the Pacific Ocean, has rapidly strengthened into a Category 3 storm. According to the US National Hurricane Center, Nolo's maximum sustained wind speed was recorded on Saturday evening at well-nigh 115 miles per hour i.e. 185 kilometres per hour. However, it is a matter of relief that the storm is moving in the west direction, far yonder from the main and populated islands of Hawaii. At that time, Nolo was well-nigh 200 miles (320 kilometres) southwest of Lisianski Island and was moving west at a speed of well-nigh 20 miles per hour.
What is the current status of Nolo?
According to the NHC, Nolo entered the major hurricane category on Saturday. Its maximum sustained winds were 115 mph at the evening update and its part-way was located southwest of Lisyansky Island. The storm unfurled to move rapidly westward in subsequent updates. During the night its speed was recorded at well-nigh 110 miles per hour and it was moving towards the International Date Line.
How big is the threat to Hawaii?
Nolo is not currently expected to pose a uncontrived threat to Hawaii's main populated islands. According to the NHC, the storm's path is likely to stay well yonder from the northwestern islands of Hawaii. Therefore, its main impact can be seen in the form of upper and dangerous waves of the sea.
In which areas was a warning issued?
Due to Nolo, a weather warning was issued in the Papahnaumokukea Marine National Monument area. This is a huge protected marine zone spread out to the northwest of Hawaii. NHC said a large ocean swell from Maro Reef to Lisianski Island could rationalization inundation of low-lying atolls.
Had Nolo overly reached Hawaii before?
This system of Nolo has previously passed near Hawaii. After this its strength weakened and it reached tropical storm status. Later, when sea conditions became favourable, it regained strength and became a Category-3 hurricane on Saturday. According to NHC's forecast, its intensity is likely to fluctuate for some time, while it was expected to weaken from Monday.
When will it navigate the International Date Line?
Nolo continues to move westward. According to US weather officials, it was expected to navigate the International Date Line on Sunday. After this the storm will enter the western Pacific region. In the overnight update, Nolo was moving west at well-nigh 18 mph. Meanwhile, Hurricane Rachel has moreover been zippy in other parts of the Pacific Ocean. However, its impact is in a variegated zone than Nolo. Meteorologists have well-considered circumspection due to upper waves and dangerous surf withal the west tailspin of Mexico and the California Peninsula. In such a situation, weather agencies are keeping an eye on simultaneously zippy storm systems in the Pacific region.
