Heavy Flooding Threat
Tropical Storm Moke Brings Heavy Rainfall and Flood Risks to Hawaii's Big Island
Tropical Storm Moke is making its closest approach to Hawaii, dumping heavy rain on the Big Island just days after Hurricane Lala flooded the same areas CNN. The storm marks the second major tropical threat to hit Hawaii in less than a week. Five to 10 inches of rain is expected on the Big Island, with up to 15 inches possible on Maui's central and eastern slopes CNN.
Rainfall Poses Greater Danger Than Winds
The biggest hazard from Moke is not its winds — those will stay mostly offshore CNN. Instead, heavy rainfall is the real threat. The same areas that flooded last weekend will get pounded again. A flood watch remains in effect for the Big Island until Monday afternoon CNN.
Wind Advisory Covers Multiple Hawaiian Islands
While offshore winds won't be the primary danger, parts of Maui, Molokai, Lanai, Kahoolawe, and the Big Island are still under a wind advisory CNN. The advisory remains in effect until 6 p.m. HST on Sunday. Gusts could still damage property and knock down trees in these areas.
National Park Closes as Storm Approaches
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park closed Friday and will remain shuttered until further notice CNN. The storm's impact on power, internet, and phone lines forced the closure. The park sits in an area that could see heavy rainfall from Moke.
Second Storm Compounds Recovery Challenges
Moke arrives just one week after Hurricane Lala battered Hawaii Crossroads Today. The timing means residents have little time to recover and repair damage from the previous storm. Communities are scrambling to prepare as the back-to-back tropical threats test emergency response systems.
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