Tropical Storm Moke 2026
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Tropical Storm Moke passes south of Hawaii bringing heavy rain to Big Island
Tropical Storm Moke was located about 330 miles southeast of Hilo, Hawaii, with wind speeds of 45 mph.
Tropical Storm Moke is expected to produce rainfall totals of 5 to 10 inches across the Big Island, with maximum amounts reaching 15 inches.
Tropical Storm Moke is forecast to remain at tropical storm strength through Tuesday before weakening.
Tropical Storm Moke Strengthens as It Moves Toward Hawaii
Hawaii Gov. Josh Green and other state officials held a news conference ahead of Moke urging people to prepare.
Weekend rainfall predictions for the southeast and windward sides of the Big Island were 5 to 10 inches, with as much as 15 inches in isolated areas.
The Big Island was expected to bear the brunt of Moke's rain and heavy winds.
“There will still be impacts, especially to the windward and south-east sides of the Big Island, but it will probably be a little bit more limited than what we saw with Lala,”
Tropical Storm Moke approaches Hawaii
Governor Josh Green said Hurricane Lala caused at least $43 million in damage to infrastructure on the Big Island and $4.6 million in damage to homes.
At least one person died during Hurricane Lala.
Power across Hawaii Island is projected to be fully restored by September 8 following Hurricane Lala.
“There will still be impacts, especially to the windward and south-east sides of the Big Island, but it will probably be a little bit more limited than what we saw with Lala,”
Tropical Storm Moke approaches Big Island Hawaii
Typical drier trade wind weather was expected to return to Hawaii by mid the following week.
Tropical Storm Moke was expected to bring periods of rainfall to all Hawaiian islands from the day of the report through Monday.
A swell originating from Hurricane Lala was expected to arrive along north and west-facing coasts of Hawaii during the weekend.
Tropical Storm Moke Forms Near Hawaii
Hurricane Lala dropped over a foot of rain in parts of Hawaii, with high elevations receiving over 40 inches.
Tropical Storm Moke is expected to drop 5 to 10 inches of rain on the Big Island, with maximum amounts reaching 15 inches.
The rest of the Hawaiian Islands are expected to receive 1 to 3 inches of rain with maximum amounts of 5 inches over the weekend and early next week.