Hurricane Nolo reached its peak intensity as a Category 4 storm with maximum sustained winds of 155 mph and a minimum central pressure of 929 mb on September 28, 2026, according to Central Pacific Hurricane Center and Joint Typhoon Warning Center analyses. This outcome aligns with rapid intensification over favorable sea surface temperatures south of Hawaii, where the system organized a well-defined eye and deep convection before environmental conditions deteriorated. Official track and intensity guidance consistently projected major hurricane status during its closest approach to the islands in late September, and post-peak weakening under increasing wind shear has not altered the recorded maximum. Trader consensus at 97.9% for Category 4 reflects this verified peak on the Saffir-Simpson scale, with only remote possibilities of revision through final postseason reanalysis or measurement adjustments.