Hawaii is currently under a hurricane watch as Tropical Storm Nolo gains strength in the Pacific. Public schools and government offices have closed across Hawaii Island and Maui County in anticipation of severe weather. Flood watches have been issued for both Maui and Hawaiʻi counties, with forecasts predicting major flooding and heavy rainfall over the weekend. Residents are urged to prepare as the storm threatens significant impacts, including possible direct landfall and catastrophic floods, exacerbated by ongoing El Niño conditions. As authorities monitor the situation closely, shelter locations have been announced for those in need.