Tropical Storm Moke develops, expected to bring flooding rains to Hawaii's Big Island
Summary
Tropical Storm Moke formed and is expected to bring heavy rain and possible mudslides to Hawaii’s Big Island, following Hurricane Lala. The storm could drop between 5 and 15 inches of rain, posing flooding risks, especially in areas already damaged by the previous hurricane.Key Facts
- Tropical Storm Moke has winds of 45 mph and developed on Friday.
- Moke will pass south of Hawaii’s Big Island but will cause heavy rain starting Saturday night through Monday.
- Rainfall totals on the Big Island could reach 5 to 10 inches, with some areas seeing up to 15 inches.
- Heavy rain raises the risk of flooding and mudslides, especially in steep or already affected areas.
- Other Hawaiian Islands may get 1 to 3 inches of rain, with maximum amounts of 5 inches.
- Hurricane Lala hit the Big Island last week as a Category 1 hurricane, damaging over 100 homes.
- Lala caused more than a foot of rain in many areas, with over 40 inches in high places.
- Thousands of people on the Big Island remain without power after Lala.
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