Hawaii Big Island

Twenty-one flights to and from Hawaii have been canceled as Hurricane Nolo approaches the Big Island, prompting major airlines to issue travel waivers allowing passengers to rebook without fees. Travelers are being urged to check flight status before heading to airports as conditions are expected to deteriorate. The cancellations affect interisland and mainland routes as carriers adjust schedules ahead of the storm.

Hurricane Nolo has weakened to a Category 1 storm, prompting officials to discontinue the hurricane watch for Hawaii's Big Island. The downgrade signals a reduced, though not eliminated, threat to the island, and residents are being urged to keep monitoring official forecasts as the storm continues on its track.