Tropical Storm Moke dumps more rain on hurricane-stricken Hawaii
Summary
Tropical Storm Moke is near Hawaii, bringing heavy rain to the Big Island after Hurricane Lala caused flooding, mudslides, and power outages. Moke is expected to cause more flooding and damage due to heavy rains, while another storm, Iselle, is forming far from Mexico.Key Facts
- Tropical Storm Moke was about 320 miles south-southwest of Hilo, Hawaii, with winds near 40 mph.
- Moke could drop up to 10 inches of rain on the Big Island, with some areas possibly getting 15 inches.
- Heavy rain from Moke may cause dangerous flooding and mudslides, especially where Hurricane Lala recently damaged the area.
- Hurricane Lala caused 2 deaths and over 6,700 people, mostly on the Big Island, still had no electricity.
- The northeast coast of the Big Island recorded over 43 inches of rain from Hurricane Lala.
- Hawaii’s governor warned residents to prepare by stocking up on food, medicine, and essentials.
- Tropical Storm Iselle formed far southwest of Mexico and may become a hurricane soon.
- No warnings are currently in place for Iselle, but it could create strong ocean waves near Mexico's Baja California coast.
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