Tropical Storm Moke poised to slam into Hawaii just days after Hurricane Lala
Weather service warns of flooding and mudslides, particularly in areas strongly affected by previous storm Tropical Storm Moke is poised to slam into the south of Hawaii’s islands with forecasters predicting heavy rains and strong winds on Saturday evening, just days after the region was devastated by Hurricane Lala . The tropical storm is gathering strength as it advances west, according to the…
Tropical Storm Moke is expected to make landfall in the south of Hawaii's islands this coming Saturday evening, following in the wake of Hurricane Lala which recently devastated the region. The National Weather Service predicts heavy rainfall and strong winds during the storm, with forecasters warning of significant flooding and mudslides, especially in areas already affected by Hurricane Lala.
According to Casey Oswant, an NWS meteorologist, rainfall predictions for the weekend range from 1-10 inches across the island chain, with isolated areas potentially seeing up to 15 inches of rain. The NWS has issued a warning for flooding and mudslides, which could be particularly problematic in regions that have already experienced heavy precipitation from Hurricane Lala.
Hawaii Governor Josh Green has estimated that Hurricane Lala has already caused at least $43 million in damaged infrastructure on the Big Island, with an additional $4.6 million in home damage. While there are currently no coastal watches or warnings in effect, residents are encouraged to closely monitor the storm's progress, as the rainfall could result in dangerous rip currents, life-threatening flooding, and mudslides, particularly in steep areas and where the ground is still saturated.
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