- Tropical Storm Moke was swirling past Hawaii on Sunday, close enough to dump heavy rain on Big Island communities in the aftermath of Hurricane Lala.
- The National Hurricane Center located Moke’s center about 310 miles (500 kilometers) south of Hilo Sunday morning, with top sustained winds around 45 mph (75 kph).
- Forecasters expected Moke to produce as much as 10 inches of total rain across the Big Island, and up to 15 inches in some isolated places, enough to cause life-threatening flooding and mudslides.
- In eastern Maui, up to 6 inches was expected, and the other islands may get an inch or two, the hurricane center said.
- More than 6,700 customers, most of them on the Big Island, remained without electricity on Sunday.
- Hawaii Gov. Josh Green and other state officials held a news conference ahead of Moke, by restocking food, medicine and other essentials.
- There were no coastal watches or warnings in effect, but people were urged to closely monitor the storm’s progress.
Tropical Storm Moke is currently affecting Hawaii, particularly the Big Island, where it is expected to bring significant rainfall in the aftermath of Hurricane Lala. The storm's center was located approximately 310 miles south of Hilo with sustained winds of 45 mph (75 kph).123
Forecasters predict Moke could deliver up to 15 inches of rain in isolated areas, raising concerns about life-threatening flooding and mudslides, especially on the windward and southeast slopes of the Big Island. 10 inches of rain is expected across the island, with 6 inches anticipated in eastern Maui.45
The northeast coast of the Big Island recorded the highest rainfall from Hurricane Lala, totaling 43.54 inches (1.1 meters), according to the weather service.
As a precaution, Hawaii Governor Josh Green and state officials have been proactive, restocking food, medicine, and other essentials ahead of Moke's impact. Over 6,700 customers, primarily on the Big Island, remain without electricity as the storm progresses. Although there are no coastal watches or warnings in effect, residents are advised to monitor the storm closely.678
“The National Hurricane Center placed Moke's center about 310 miles south of Hilo with top winds near 45 mph, and more than 6,700 customers, mostly on the Big Island, remained without power. Hawaii Gov. Josh Green urged residents to restock food and medicine as no coastal watches or warnings were in effect.”
