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Tropical Storm Moke advances on Hawaii's Big Island still recovering from Lala

Illustration accompanying article: Tropical Storm Moke advances on Hawaii's Big Island still recovering from Lala
  • Tropical Storm Moke is advancing toward Hawaii's Big Island, likely bringing more heavy rainfall and strong gusts, according to the National Hurricane Center.
  • Moke was located about 470 miles southeast of Hilo at 5 a.m. local time, moving west-northwest at 12 mph with maximum sustained winds of 50 mph.
  • The Big Island, recently hit by Hurricane Lala, is expected to bear the brunt of Moke's rain and heavy winds as the storm passes south of a direct hit late Saturday into early Sunday.
  • National Weather Service meteorologist Casey Oswant said Moke will continue its westward path near the islands through early Tuesday.
 2026-08-22 · 4 MIN READ

Central Pacific Hurricane Center warns depression could become tropical storm

Central Pacific Hurricane Center warns depression could become tropical storm
  • The Central Pacific Hurricane Center warned a depression moving west and northwest could become a tropical storm by Thursday and pass near or south of Hawaii's Big Island over the weekend.
  • Forecasters said the developing system could bring up to 15 inches of rain to the Big Island and produce life-threatening flooding, mudslides and rip currents.
  • Nearly 15,000 homes and businesses across Hawaii remained without electricity on Thursday as crews continued Hurricane Lala cleanup.
  • Hawaii Gov. Josh Green and other state officials planned a Thursday afternoon news conference to address both the developing cyclone and the continuing recovery from Lala.
  • Hurricane Lala has been blamed for two deaths in the state.
 2026-08-20 · 3 MIN READ
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