Tropical Storm Moke poised to slam into Hawaii just days after Hurricane Lala
Hawaii is bracing for Tropical Storm Moke, which is expected to bring heavy rain and flooding just days after the region was impacted by Hurricane Lala. State officials are urging residents to prepare for potential infrastructure damage and mudslides.
Why it matters
The back-to-back storms highlight the increasing vulnerability of island communities to extreme weather events and the associated economic costs.
A washed-out roadway on 17 August in Nāʻālehu, Hawaii, following heavy rains from Hurricane Lala. A washed-out roadway on 17 August in Nāʻālehu, Hawaii, following heavy rains from Hurricane Lala. Hawaii 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
Prefer the Guardian on Google 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 hit by Hurricane Lala .
As with Hurricane Lala, the Big Island is expected to bear the brunt of Moke’s rain and heavy winds as it passes south of a direct hit late on Saturday and into Sunday.
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