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Tropical Storm Moke advances toward Hawaii as winds strengthen

Tropical Storm Moke advances toward Hawaii as winds strengthen

The National Hurricane Center says Tropical Storm Moke has formed in the Pacific Ocean
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Tropical Storm Moke dumps more rain on hurricane-stricken Hawaii

Tropical Storm Moke dumps more rain on hurricane-stricken Hawaii

Tropical Storm Moke is passing to the south of Hawaii's Big Island, close enough to dump a foot or more of rain on communities dealing with the aftermath of Hurricane Lala
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El Nino Drives Active Hurricane Season in Hawaii

El Nino Drives Active Hurricane Season in Hawaii

Hurricane season in the Central Pacific is intensifying, fueled by one of the strongest El Nino cycles on record, according to NOAA experts (Star Advertiser, 2026). With three months remaining in the season, Hawaii has already experienced three cyclones: Hurricane Fausto, Hurricane Lala, and Tropical Storm Moke. Fausto passed north of Hilo and Honolulu in late July, causing high surf and rip currents. Lala, a Category 1 hurricane, struck the Big Island on August 15, bringing 80 mph winds and devastating the Kau District with mudslides and flooding. Moke, currently a weakening tropical storm, is passing south of the islands, with rainfall projections of up to 15 inches in some areas. Experts predict up to 13 cyclones this season, with El Nino potentially extending the peak season into October or beyond.
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Tropical Storm Moke Brings Heavy Rain to Hurricane-Stricken Hawaii

Tropical Storm Moke Brings Heavy Rain to Hurricane-Stricken Hawaii

Tropical Storm Moke is currently moving past Hawaii, bringing heavy rainfall to areas already impacted by Hurricane Lala. As of Sunday, August 23, 2026, the storm's center was located approximately 320 miles (515 kilometers) south-southwest of Hilo, Hawaii, with sustained winds of 40 mph (65 kph). The National Hurricane Center forecasts up to 10 inches (25 centimeters) of rain across the Big Island, with isolated areas potentially receiving up to 15 inches (38 centimeters). This rainfall poses a significant risk of life-threatening flooding and mudslides, particularly in regions already affected by Hurricane Lala. The storm is expected to pass south of the Big Island later in the day and continue moving westward, south of the Hawaiian island chain.
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Tropical Storm Moke forms; over a foot of rain in forecast

Tropical Storm Moke forms; over a foot of rain in forecast

Tropical Storm Moke has formed in the vast Pacific Ocean, a system that could again threaten Hawaii with over a foot of rain.
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Hawaii Monitors Tropical Threat as Storm Development Likely

Hawaii Monitors Tropical Threat as Storm Development Likely

The National Hurricane Center (NHC) has issued an alert for Hawaii as a tropical disturbance in the Pacific Ocean shows a 90% chance of developing into a tropical depression within the next 48 hours (as of August 19, 2026). This system, located east-southeast of the Hawaiian Islands, could bring tropical moisture and rain to the region, with some forecast models suggesting a potential impact on the Big Island. The storm, if named, will be called Moke. Meanwhile, another disturbance farther east in the Pacific has an 80% chance of development over the next seven days. The ongoing El Niño phenomenon, characterized by warming sea surface temperatures, is contributing to an active tropical storm season. Hawaii is still recovering from Hurricane Lala, which caused significant damage and flooding earlier this season.
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Tropical Storm Moke forms on track to bring heavy rain and winds to Hawaii

Tropical Storm Moke forms on track to bring heavy rain and winds to Hawaii

The National Hurricane Center says Tropical Storm Moke has formed in the Pacific Ocean
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Hurricane forecasters watch 'unusual' activity in Atlantic

Hurricane forecasters watch 'unusual' activity in Atlantic

A tropical storm could soon form near Portugal, in the northeastern Atlantic. It's an odd location, experts say.
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Why the 2026 hurricane season is so quiet; what it means for NC coast

Why the 2026 hurricane season is so quiet; what it means for NC coast

The 2026 hurricane season is the slowest this century, but experts warn that local storms could still form.
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Tropical Storm to Bring Up to 20 Inches of Rain to Hawaii

Tropical Storm to Bring Up to 20 Inches of Rain to Hawaii

Hawaii is bracing for a tropical storm expected to bring up to 20 inches (508 mm) of rain to parts of the state, just a week after Hurricane Lala caused significant damage. According to the National Weather Service (NWS), the storm is forecast to pass south of Hawaii on Sunday, with the heaviest rainfall expected on the Big Island and eastern Maui. The storm, which is currently about 1,000 miles southeast of Hilo with sustained winds of 35 mph (56 km/h), is predicted to strengthen into Tropical Storm Moke by Friday. Rainfall totals are projected to reach 10-20 inches (254-508 mm) on the windward and southeast Big Island, 6-10 inches (152-254 mm) on windward Maui, and 2-4 inches (51-102 mm) across the rest of the island chain. The NWS has warned of life-threatening flooding and mudslides, particularly in areas already saturated from last week’s hurricane. Source time: not specified.
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Tropical Depression Two-C Strengthens, Heavy Rainfall Expected in Hawaii

Tropical Depression Two-C Strengthens, Heavy Rainfall Expected in Hawaii

Tropical Depression Two-C, currently located at 13.0°N and 145.6°W, is maintaining an intensity of 30 knots (35 mph) as of the latest advisory issued by the National Hurricane Center (NHC) on August 20, 2026, at 11:00 PM HST. Satellite imagery shows consistent convective activity north of the low-level circulation. The system is moving west-northwest at 9 knots and is expected to strengthen gradually over the next few days as it approaches the Hawaiian Islands. Environmental conditions, including warm waters and moist air, are favorable for intensification, although weakening is anticipated early next week due to drier air and increased wind shear. Heavy rainfall and potential flooding are forecast to impact the Big Island late Saturday night, spreading to other islands through Monday.
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Tropical Storm Moke to Bring Heavy Rain and Strong Winds to Big Island

Tropical Storm Moke to Bring Heavy Rain and Strong Winds to Big Island

Tropical Depression Two-C, expected to strengthen into Tropical Storm Moke, is forecast to impact the Big Island of Hawaii this weekend. As of Thursday, the system had sustained winds of 35 mph and was located approximately 815 miles east-southeast of Hilo, moving north-northwest at 14 mph. The storm is anticipated to bring heavy rainfall, with totals of 10 to 15 inches in southeastern sections of the Big Island, particularly in the Kaʻū and Puna districts. Other Hawaiian Islands may see 1 to 5 inches of rain. Strong gusty winds and life-threatening surf conditions are also expected. The storm's track is projected to pass south of the Big Island, but its effects could exacerbate damage in areas already impacted by Hurricane Lala last week.