Tropical Storm Moke expected to bring up to 15 inches of rain in Hawaii
Summary
Tropical Storm Moke is moving just south of the Hawaiian Islands and will bring heavy rain and strong winds this weekend. It will not hit the islands directly but may still cause flooding and mudslides, especially on the Big Island, which was recently damaged by Hurricane Lala.Key Facts
- Tropical Storm Moke has winds of 50 mph and may get stronger.
- The storm is expected to pass south of Hawaii without making landfall.
- The Big Island will get 5 to 10 inches of rain, with some places up to 15 inches.
- Maui will receive 1 to 4 inches of rain from the storm.
- Recent Hurricane Lala caused severe damage with wind gusts over 80 mph and up to 48 inches of rain in some areas.
- The ground is already very wet from Lala, increasing flood and mudslide risks.
- Hawaii reactivated its emergency information center to keep the public updated.
- The current El Niño climate pattern is warming ocean waters, which increases hurricane activity in the region by creating better conditions for storms to develop and stay strong.
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