Tropical Storm Moke Continues South of Hawaiʻi Island, Expected to Bring Heavy Rain, Winds
The system is expected to bring 3 to 6 inches of rain to the Big Island through Monday, with flooding and mudslide risks continuing.
- Tropical Depression Moke continues moving west with a flood watch remaining in effect for Hawaii Island through Monday afternoon after weakening from a tropical storm on Sunday.
- Recent saturation from Hurricane Lala, which struck the Big Island on August 15, leaves soil vulnerable to flash flooding, meaning modest rainfall may trigger dangerous mudslides in already-damaged areas.
- Forecasters expect 5 to 10 inches of rain across Hawaii Island today, with isolated totals reaching 15 inches in windward and southeast areas; gusty winds will persist for 36 hours.
- Hawaii Gov. Josh Green and emergency officials opened six shelters Saturday and requested federal assistance, with teams managing lingering damage from Lala while preparing for the current system's impacts.
- The National Hurricane Center is monitoring Tropical Storm Iselle and other disturbances in the Eastern Pacific, with seasonal activity remaining heavily tilted toward the North Pacific consistent with earlier outlooks.
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Hawaii island gets a break as Moke weakens to tropical depression
After weathering Hurricane Lala, the Hawaiian Islands appear to be catching a break after Tropical Storm Moke weakened to a tropical depression Sunday afternoon as it passes south of the state. The post Hawaii island gets a break as Moke weakens to tropical depression appeared first on The Garden Island.
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