Tropical Storm Moke advances towards Hawaii with heavy rain, strong winds
Summary
Tropical Storm Moke is moving toward Hawaii, bringing strong winds and heavy rain just one week after Hurricane Lala caused flooding and power outages. Officials are preparing for impacts, especially on Hawaii Island, which is still recovering from the previous storm.Key Facts
- Tropical Storm Moke is about 425 miles south of Hilo, Hawaii, moving west-northwest at 12 mph.
- The storm has winds of about 50 mph and is expected to pass south of Hawaii Island overnight and into the next morning.
- Hurricane Lala hit Hawaii a week ago, causing over 39 inches of rain, flooding, power outages for around 130,000 customers, and one death.
- Some remote areas of Hawaii Island still have no power, with full restoration expected by September 8.
- Governor Josh Green urged residents to prepare by stocking food, medicine, and other essentials.
- Moke is forecast to bring 5 to 10 inches of rain on the southeast and windward sides of Hawaii Island, with some areas possibly getting up to 15 inches.
- The storm will likely have less impact than Lala but will still affect parts of Hawaii Island and eastern Maui.
- Another storm front is expected about a week after Moke, continuing the weather challenges for Hawaii.
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