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Flood Watch Issued as Tropical Storm Moke Threatens Hawaii

8/22/2026

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Summary

Moke Threatens Hawaii

National Hurricane Center declared Tropical Storm Moke, forecasting it south of the Hawaiian Islands.
The storm has 45 mph sustained winds and gusts up to 50 mph near the Big Island.
It could drop 5–10 inches of rain, with isolated peaks of 15 inches.
A Flood Watch covers the Big Island from Saturday night through Monday afternoon.
Swells may create dangerous surf and rip currents across parts of the Hawaiian Islands.

Summary

Lala Wreaks Havoc

El Niño is driving an active Pacific hurricane season with 17-22 named storms forecast, up to 13 hurricanes.
Hurricane Lala caused $3-5 billion in damage.
Governor Josh Green urged residents to stock 14 days of supplies.
Moke’s rain bands stretch roughly 200 miles, reaching Honolulu and Waikiki.
Emergency officials warned saturated soils from Lala could trigger immediate flash floods.

Summary

Moke Recon

NOAA and Air Force aircraft will reconnoiter Tropical Storm Moke on Friday.
Disturbance 1 near southern Mexico has a 20% two-day cyclogenesis chance, rising to 70% within a week.
Disturbance 2 south of the Baja California Peninsula carries a 40% two-day development odds, increasing to 60% over the week.
Officials warned that rapid runoff could make urban roads impassable and cause property damage.

History

Historical Context

In 1992 Hurricane Iniki struck Kauai as a Category 4 storm, causing $3.1 billion in damage and six deaths, Hawaii’s costliest disaster. Its surprise landfall exposed CPHC forecasting gaps, prompted a state Hurricane Relief Fund, and highlighted El Niño’s role. Those lessons guide Governor Josh Green’s 14-day supply advisories as Tropical Storm Moke approaches.

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Moke Threatens Hawaii

National Hurricane Center declared Tropical Storm Moke, forecasting it south of the Hawaiian Islands.
The storm has 45 mph sustained winds and gusts up to 50 mph near the Big Island.
It could drop 5–10 inches of rain, with isolated peaks of 15 inches.
A Flood Watch covers the Big Island from Saturday night through Monday afternoon.
Swells may create dangerous surf and rip currents across parts of the Hawaiian Islands.

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