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Tropical Storm Moke carrying more rain toward hurricane-damaged Hawaii - AP News

Tropical Storm Moke was 310 miles south of Hilo Sunday, with 45 mph winds and heavy rain approaching Hawaii.

SourcesNPR12:48 UTCAP News15:30 UTCSave

Key points

From AP News’s report
  • Tropical Storm Moke swirls near Hawaii with 45 mph winds.
  • NHC places Moke about 310 miles south of Hilo Sunday morning.
  • Rain could reach 10-15 inches on the Big Island, prompting flood risk.
  • Hurricane Lala previously caused deaths, mudslides, and infrastructure damage.
  • Governor and officials urge readiness as power outages affect thousands.

Why it matters. Up to 15 inches could flood the Big Island, already strained by deadly Hurricane Lala, mudslides, infrastructure damage, and widespread outages.

What to watch. Officials urge readiness as residents monitor rainfall, flooding, and power outages while Moke moves near Hawaii.

Coverage

Oldest first · UTC

“Tropical Storm Moke to cause more flooding as Hawaii recovers from Lala”

Key points from NPR
  • NOAA says Tropical Storm Moke will bring rain to Hawaii through Monday.
  • Up to 15 inches of rain could hit Big Island, 3-6 inches on eastern Maui.
  • Moke will pass south of the Hawaiian islands without landfall.
  • Lala previously dumped over 30 inches of rain, causing floods and power outages.
  • Residents warned to expect power, communications interruptions and hazardous roads.
SourceNPRUnited StatesLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at NPR

“Tropical Storm Moke carrying more rain toward hurricane-damaged Hawaii - AP News”

Key points from AP News
  • Tropical Storm Moke swirls near Hawaii with 45 mph winds.
  • NHC places Moke about 310 miles south of Hilo Sunday morning.
  • Rain could reach 10-15 inches on the Big Island, prompting flood risk.
  • Hurricane Lala previously caused deaths, mudslides, and infrastructure damage.
  • Governor and officials urge readiness as power outages affect thousands.
SourceAP NewsUnited StatesLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at AP News

Coverage

Oldest first · UTC
SourceNPRUnited StatesLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at NPR“Tropical Storm Moke to cause more flooding as Hawaii recovers from Lala”
Key points from NPR
  • NOAA says Tropical Storm Moke will bring rain to Hawaii through Monday.
  • Up to 15 inches of rain could hit Big Island, 3-6 inches on eastern Maui.
  • Moke will pass south of the Hawaiian islands without landfall.
  • Lala previously dumped over 30 inches of rain, causing floods and power outages.
  • Residents warned to expect power, communications interruptions and hazardous roads.
SourceAP NewsUnited StatesLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at AP News“Tropical Storm Moke carrying more rain toward hurricane-damaged Hawaii - AP News”
Key points from AP News
  • Tropical Storm Moke swirls near Hawaii with 45 mph winds.
  • NHC places Moke about 310 miles south of Hilo Sunday morning.
  • Rain could reach 10-15 inches on the Big Island, prompting flood risk.
  • Hurricane Lala previously caused deaths, mudslides, and infrastructure damage.
  • Governor and officials urge readiness as power outages affect thousands.

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