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🌱 See how back-to-back hurricanes are reshaping daily life in Naalehu

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Hey there, Naalehu! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️

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In today's newsletter:

  • See how back-to-back hurricanes are reshaping daily life in Naalehu

Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: An afternoon shower in spots, with a high of 82 and low of 72 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Partly sunny, a few showers, temps: high: 82, low: 71.
  • Thursday: Mostly cloudy, p.m. showers, with a high of 83 and low of 72 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Hurricane Polo could cause life-threatening flooding in Mexico's Baja California peninsula (mercurynews.com) — Photos from Naalehu show families navigating receding floodwaters and widespread damage from Hurricanes Nolo and Lala, underscoring how hard the town has been hit this season. While the main story tracks Hurricane Polo's approach to Baja California, Hawaii's Big Island, including Naalehu, still faces serious flooding and mudslide risks and an active National Guard response.
   

📸 Around Naalehu

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🗓 Events Nearby

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • ⚠️ Magnitude 2.78 earthquake reported
    Sep 28 at 1:35 AM HST: 2.78 magnitude earthquake occurred near Pāhala, Hawaii. (Nextdoor )
  • Aloha Petroleum, Ltd. posted a job opening for Cashier/Sales Associates Aloha Island Mart (CAPTAIN COOK, BIG ISLAND) - $19-$20/HR, Full Time and Part Time, quarterly bonus up to $100, Sign On Bonus up to $1,000*(DOE) in Captain Cook. Apply here.

🗞 Nearby News

Volcano

  • UPDATE 5: High wind advisory canceled for Kohala, high surf advisory canceled : Big Island Now (bigislandnow.com)
  • Photo Essay: Hurricane Nolo Spares Hawaiʻi The Worst Of Its Wrath (civilbeat.org)

Ok Naalehu! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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