Tropical Storm Nolo Warning and Watch Issued for Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument

Tropical Storm Nolo is located near 22.0N 165.4W, about 145 miles (235 km) south-southeast of French Frigate Shoals. Maximum sustained winds are 60 mph (95 km/h), and the storm is moving west-northwestward at 5 mph (7 km/h). A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for the Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument from Nihoa to Maro Reef, including near French Frigate Shoals. A Tropical Storm Watch has been issued from west of Maro Reef to Lisianski Island. Gradual strengthening is forecast, and the storm could approach major hurricane strength by late this weekend as it moves over much warmer waters.