- Hurricane Lala dumped over 3 feet of rain near Nāʻālehu on the Big Island, leaving over 11,000 customers without power on Friday.
- Tropical Storm Moke formed Friday in the central Pacific with maximum sustained winds of 45 mph, located about 660 miles southeast of Hilo, Hawaii.
- A Flood Watch is in effect for the Big Island as heavy rain from Moke threatens dangerous rainfall rates, coming on the heels of Hurricane Lala.
- Moke is expected to track south of the Big Island but still deliver 5-10 inches of rain, with localized pockets of up to 15 inches, the NHC said.
- The heaviest rain is expected to arrive on the Big Island on Sunday, with tropical downpours creating a threat of flash flooding in some steep areas of the islands.
- Rain totals of 1-2 inches are expected across Maui as Moke passes south of the rest of the island chain Monday, with the latest forecast models keeping this storm farther south than Hurricane Lala's track.
- Moke could also cause life-threatening surf and rip currents.
Tropical Storm Moke formed in the central Pacific with maximum sustained winds of 45 mph and is located about 660 miles southeast of Hawaii, moving west-northwest at 9 mph.2
A Flood Watch is currently in effect for the Big Island, where heavy rain is expected to exacerbate conditions following Hurricane Lala, which left over 11,000 customers without electricity after dumping over 3 feet of rain.13
The National Hurricane Center (NHC) forecasts Moke to deliver 5-10 inches of rain, with localized areas potentially receiving up to 15 inches. The heaviest rainfall is anticipated to arrive on the Big Island on Sunday, with tropical downpours posing a threat in steep areas.45
Rain totals of 1-2 inches are expected across Maui as Moke passes south of the island chain on Monday. The storm is expected to remain compact, and while no tropical storm watches or warnings are currently required, it could still cause life-threatening surf and rip currents.67
The FOX Forecast Center noted that the latest models keep Moke farther south than Hurricane Lala's track, which may help mitigate some impacts.
As the Big Island continues to recover from Lala, the community braces for Moke's arrival, highlighting the ongoing challenges posed by severe weather events in the region.
“Moke, with 45 mph winds, is expected to drop 5-10 inches of rain on the Big Island, with localized totals up to 15 inches. Over 11,000 customers remain without power after Lala dumped more than 3 feet of rain near Nā'ālehu.”
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