Hurricane Nolo is forecast to cross the International Date Line in early October 2026 and become Typhoon Nolo in the western North Pacific. The storm will keep the name Nolo. The title will change from hurricane to typhoon. The change creates confusion for trackers.
The system is on an unusual cross-basin track for October. Responsibility for advisories will shift from the National Hurricane Center to the Joint Typhoon Warning Center and the Japan Meteorological Agency. Forecast uncertainty rises after the crossing.
💡 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- Q: Will Hurricane Nolo keep the same name after becoming a typhoon?
- A: Yes, the storm will retain the name Nolo. Only the classification changes from hurricane to typhoon after crossing the International Date Line.
- Q: Which agencies will issue advisories after the crossing?
- A: Advisory responsibility will shift from the National Hurricane Center to the Joint Typhoon Warning Center and the Japan Meteorological Agency.
- Q: Why does the basin crossing create confusion for trackers?
- A: The title change and handoff between basins increase forecast uncertainty and can cause confusion for trackers following the system.
- Q: When is the expected crossing expected?
- A: The system is forecast to cross the International Date Line in early October 2026 on an unusual cross-basin track for that month.