Tropical Storm Moke Advances Toward Hawaii as Winds Strengthen
Forecasters said Moke could bring 5 to 10 inches of rain and life-threatening flooding as the Big Island recovers from Lala.
- Tropical Storm Moke formed Friday in the eastern Pacific, becoming Hawaii's second tropical system in less than two weeks with 45 mph winds threatening the Big Island.
- Following Hurricane Lala's devastating impact, Hawaii remains in recovery with over 11,000 Big Island customers still without power and widespread flooding destroying homes, particularly in Naalehu.
- A Flood Watch is in effect for the Big Island as the National Hurricane Center expects 5 to 10 inches of rain, with localized pockets up to 15 inches.
- Governor Josh Green and emergency officials are gathering supplies and monitoring the Wahiawa dam, which rose over 6 meters after Lala, while urging residents to evacuate vulnerable areas.
- Heavy rainfall is expected to begin late Saturday or early Sunday on the Big Island, with potential impacts extending to other islands by Monday as recovery efforts accelerate.
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Tropical Storm Moke advances toward Hawaii as winds strengthen
HONOLULU (AP) — Tropical Storm Moke advanced toward Hawaii Saturday, likely bringing more heavy rainfall and strong gusts to the Big Island, where residents are still dealing with the aftermath of heavy flooding and damaging winds from Hurricane Lala.
Tropical Storm Moke Threatens Hawaii With 15 Inches of Rain After Lala Flooding
The FINANCIAL — Tropical Storm Moke is approaching Hawaii with a dangerous second round of rain, flooding and landslides expected just days after Hurricane Lala devastated parts of the state. The greatest threat is on the Big Island, where forecasters say as much as 15 inches of rain could fall, particularly across eastern slopes and mountainous terrain. The timing is particularly concerning because the ground has had little opportunity to recov…
By Andrew Freedman, CNN For the second week in a row, Hawaii is on the path of an intensified tropical storm. At 5 a.m. (East Time), tropical storm Moke was located 876 kilometers south-east of Hilo, Hawaii, with peak sustained winds of 72 km/h. The storm was moving towards The Post Two storms in two weeks: the Child has weakened the hurricane force field of Hawaii appeared first on KVIA.
Tropical Storm Moke brings another round of rain to Hawaii
Hawaii is facing another tropical threat just days after Hurricane Lala battered parts of the islands.Tropical Storm Moke formed in the Pacific on Friday and is expected to pass south of the Hawaiian Islands this weekend and early next week. The storm is forecast to remain a tropical storm, with maximum winds around 45 mph and gradual weakening expected later in the forecast period.The storm will still bring periods of heavy rain and gusty winds…
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