Storms

Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park officials believe the 90-foot feature along the Big Island’s southern coastline collapsed in late September as a hurricane brushed by.

Rachel’s swells are expected to generate life-threatening surf and rip-current conditions off Mexico, the National Hurricane Center warned.

The new hurricane, Rachel, is expected to develop rapidly and could become a major one with sustained winds topping 111 mph.

The storm caused desert rivers to surge and usually dry arroyos to rage with floodwater. One New Mexico town evacuated over concerns about a dam failing.

Meanwhile, Hurricane Nolo could still bring torrential rain to parts of Hawaii even as the storm edges away from the state.

Hawaii residents are still recovering from Hurricane Lala, which produced heavy rain and winds strong enough to sweep about 100 homes off their foundations on the Big Island.

Heavy rain hit South Asia and Southeast Asia, killing more than 90 people across three countries and displacing hundreds of thousands.

Tidal surges swamped low-lying neighborhoods in New Jersey while wind gusts toppled trees on New York’s Long Island, damaging homes and bringing down utility poles.

A hurricane watch was in effect for the Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument, which Nolo was expected to approach Tuesday.

The forecast showed no immediate reprieve, with high winds and heavy rain expected to continue over the next few days.