Tropical Storm Moke 2026
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Tropical Storm Moke passes south of Hawaii bringing heavy rain to Big Island
According to the governor, Hurricane Lala passed south of the Big Island as a Category 1 hurricane, damaging or destroying more than 100 homes and cutting off some communities.
Tropical Storm Moke is forecast to remain at tropical storm strength through Tuesday before weakening.
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 approaches Big Island Hawaii
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 was moving from east to west, south of the Hawaiian islands.
Tropical Storm Moke Strengthens as It Moves Toward Hawaii
There were no coastal watches or warnings in effect.
The Big Island was expected to bear the brunt of Moke's rain and heavy winds.
More than 8,000 customers on the Big Island remained without power.
“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.
Power across Hawaii Island is projected to be fully restored by September 8 following Hurricane Lala.
At least one person died during 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 Forms Near Hawaii
Hurricane Lala moved south of the Big Island as a Category 1 hurricane, damaging or destroying over 100 homes and cutting off communities according to the governor.
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.