Hawaii Faces Distant Hurricane Nolo as Baja Prepares for Hurricane Polo

Why it matters locally: Although Hurricane Nolo is expected to remain south and southwest of the Hawaiian Islands, its proximity warrants monitoring by local emergency services and coastal communities for potential indirect effects such as increased surf or rip currents.

Hurricane Nolo is expected to continue gaining strength and move northwest by Sunday night. The National Hurricane Center reported the storm's center would remain south and southwest of the Hawaiian Islands. Separately, Hurricane Polo has intensified into a major hurricane. It is moving towards Mexico's Baja California peninsula.