Tropical Storm Moke advances towards Hawaii with heavy rain, strong winds

North America Climate Mon, 24 Aug 2026 22:21:18 GMT Moderate confidence — 74/100

For the second week in a row, Hawaii Island, also known as the Big Island, faces threats from an intensifying storm.
Tropical Storm Moke is grinding towards Hawaii, bringing gusts of wind and heavy rain only a week after the islands faced similar conditions from Hurricane Lala.
On Saturday, Hawaii residents prepared for the latest storm, which is expected to pass south of Hawaii Island, the largest island in the Hawaiian archipelago, overnight and into the following morning.

For the second week in a row, Hawaii Island, also known as the Big Island, faces threats from an intensifying storm.
Tropical Storm Moke is grinding towards Hawaii, bringing gusts of wind and heavy rain only a week after the islands faced similar conditions from Hurricane Lala.
On Saturday, Hawaii residents prepared for the latest storm, which is expected to pass south of Hawaii Island, the largest island in the Hawaiian archipelago, overnight and into the following morning.

Sources: Al Jazeera