HONOLULU, 23rd August, 2026 (WAM) -- Tropical Storm Moke advanced toward Hawaii, likely bringing more heavy rainfall and strong gusts to the Big Island, where residents are still dealing with the aftermath of heavy flooding and damaging winds from Hurricane Lala.
Moke, which formed Friday in the Pacific Ocean, was located about 680 kilometres southeast of Hilo and moving west-northwest, the National Hurricane Centre said.
As with Hurricane Lala, the Big Island was expected to bear the brunt of Moke’s rain and heavy winds as it passes south of a direct hit late Saturday into early Sunday.
Moke was then forecast to continue its westward path near the islands through early Tuesday, said Casey Oswant, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Honolulu.