Tropical Storm Moke nears Hawaii as island recovers from Hurricane Lala

Tropical Storm Moke nears Hawaii as island recovers from Hurricane Lala

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The National Hurricane Center warned on 22 August that Tropical Storm Moke would move a few hundred miles south of Hawaii's Big Island, delivering 5-10 inches of rain, strong gusts and flood watches for the area. The storm follows a week-long ordeal that began on 12 August when the agency first classified a low-pressure system as Potential Tropical Cyclone One-C, which later intensified into Tropical Storm Lala and then into a Category 1 hurricane.

Lala brought heavy rain, hurricane-force gusts and dangerous surf, prompting hurricane warnings for the Big Island. Officials said the hurricane caused one death, left more than 250,000 customers without power, triggered flash-flood emergencies, forced evacuations and damaged bridges, and a subsequent mudslide destroyed about a dozen homes on the island, according to CBS.

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National Hurricane Center Jonathan Erdman

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August 22, 2026
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Tropical Storm Moke to reach peak intensity before weakening as it passes south of Hawaii's Big Island
Tropical Storm Moke to reach peak intensity before weakening as it passes south of Hawaii's Big Island

Big Island Now • 22 Aug 22:27

Forecasters say Tropical Storm Moke will peak soon and then weaken, with its center expected to pass a few hundred miles south of the Big Island on Sunday, bringing heavy rain, gusty winds and flood watches.

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Tropical Storm Moke approaches Hawaii, bringing heavy rain and wind after Hurricane Lala
Tropical Storm Moke approaches Hawaii, bringing heavy rain and wind after Hurricane Lala

The Guardian • 22 Aug 21:52

Meteorologists warn that Tropical Storm Moke will bring 5-10 inches of rain to Hawaii's Big Island and could trigger flooding and mudslides, especially in areas still recovering from Hurricane Lala.

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Tropical Storm Moke expected to bring heavy rain to Hawaii despite recent hurricane damage
Tropical Storm Moke expected to bring heavy rain to Hawaii despite recent hurricane damage

CBS News • 22 Aug 20:37

Tropical Storm Moke, with sustained winds near 50 mph, will skirt south of the Hawaiian Islands, delivering up to 15 inches of rain on the Big Island while officials warn of flooding and mudslides amid already saturated ground.

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Tropical Storm Moke approaches Hawaii, bringing rain and gusty winds
Tropical Storm Moke approaches Hawaii, bringing rain and gusty winds

AP News • 22 Aug 19:04

Tropical Storm Moke, located southeast of Hilo, is expected to bring heavy rain and strong winds to Hawaii's Big Island through early Tuesday, adding to recovery efforts from Hurricane Lala.

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August 20, 2026
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Hawaii prepares for possible new tropical cyclone as recovery from Hurricane Lala continues
Hawaii prepares for possible new tropical cyclone as recovery from Hurricane Lala continues

AP News • 20 Aug 16:12

Officials warn that a developing depression could become a tropical storm and bring heavy rain to the Big Island, while power restoration after Hurricane Lala may take weeks.

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August 19, 2026
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Hawaii warned of possible impacts as tropical disturbance nears
Hawaii warned of possible impacts as tropical disturbance nears

USA Today • 19 Aug 19:51

The National Hurricane Center says a tropical disturbance east of the islands has a high chance of developing into a depression, prompting officials to advise close monitoring while the region recovers from Hurricane Lala.

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August 18, 2026
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Mudslide on Hawaii's Big Island destroys homes after Hurricane Lala passes
Mudslide on Hawaii's Big Island destroys homes after Hurricane Lala passes

cbsnews.com • 18 Aug 01:31

A mudslide triggered by the remnants of Hurricane Lala demolished about a dozen homes on the Big Island, while a 90-year-old woman was found dead after going missing during the storm.

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August 17, 2026
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Hawaii Island Communities Isolated After Hurricane-Strength Storm Lala Causes Flooding and Bridge Damage
Hawaii Island Communities Isolated After Hurricane-Strength Storm Lala Causes Flooding and Bridge Damage

Hawaii Public Radio • 17 Aug 01:37

Storm Lala passed within 35 miles of Hawaii Island, triggering heavy rain, flooding and bridge failures that cut off several southern communities and left over half of the island without power.

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Hurricane Lala leaves hundreds of thousands without power and triggers evacuations in Hawaii
Hurricane Lala leaves hundreds of thousands without power and triggers evacuations in Hawaii

San Francisco Chronicle • 17 Aug 00:57

Hurricane Lala caused extensive flooding, power outages for over 250,000 customers and forced evacuations on Hawaii's islands, with restoration efforts expected to take weeks or months in some rural areas.

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August 16, 2026
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Tropical Storm Lala Brings Heavy Rain, Gusty Winds and Flood Risks to Maui, Oahu and Kauai
Tropical Storm Lala Brings Heavy Rain, Gusty Winds and Flood Risks to Maui, Oahu and Kauai

KITV • 16 Aug 21:00

Tropical Storm Lala, moving west-northwest away from Hawaii, continues to produce heavy rain, strong gusts and hazardous surf across Maui County, Oahu and Kauai, prompting warnings for flooding and landslides.

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Hawaii faces widespread outages and damage as Tropical Storm Lala moves west
Hawaii faces widespread outages and damage as Tropical Storm Lala moves west

CNN • 16 Aug 19:57

More than 200,000 customers are without power and at least 100 homes were damaged after Tropical Storm Lala passed over Hawaii, prompting evacuations, road closures and ongoing rescue efforts.

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Tropical Storm Lala brings heavy rain, flooding and gusty winds to Hawaii
Tropical Storm Lala brings heavy rain, flooding and gusty winds to Hawaii

KITV • 16 Aug 16:55

Tropical Storm Lala is moving west-northwest away from the Big Island, while heavy rain, flooding and strong winds continue to affect Oahu, Maui and Kauai.

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Tropical Storm Lala brings heavy rain, power outages and flooding to Hawaii
Tropical Storm Lala brings heavy rain, power outages and flooding to Hawaii

NPR • 16 Aug 15:47

Lala weakened to a tropical storm after passing near Hawaii, delivering strong winds, up to three feet of rain on the Big Island and widespread power outages.

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Hurricane Lala downgraded to tropical storm as heavy rain and winds batter Hawaii's Big Island
Hurricane Lala downgraded to tropical storm as heavy rain and winds batter Hawaii's Big Island

apnews.com • 16 Aug 14:22

Lala weakened to a tropical storm after skirting Hawaii, but caused widespread flooding, power outages and at least one death on the Big Island.

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Hurricane Lala causes deadly crash, widespread power outages and flooding on Hawaii's Big Island
Hurricane Lala causes deadly crash, widespread power outages and flooding on Hawaii's Big Island

FOX Weather • 16 Aug 08:30

A Category 1 hurricane moving northwest offshore has killed one person, left about 70% of the Big Island without power and triggered flash-flood emergencies as heavy rain and strong winds continue across the Hawaiian Islands.

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Hurricane Lala nears Hawaii with 140 mph gusts and heavy rain
Hurricane Lala nears Hawaii with 140 mph gusts and heavy rain

San Francisco Chronicle • 16 Aug 03:22

Hurricane Lala, upgraded to a Category 1 storm, is approaching the Big Island with wind gusts up to 140 mph and forecasts of up to 25 inches of rain, prompting warnings of flash floods, mudslides and power outages across the islands.

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August 15, 2026
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Hawaii prepares for possible first hurricane landfall in over three decades
Hawaii prepares for possible first hurricane landfall in over three decades

BBC • 15 Aug 20:28

Category-one Hurricane Lala threatens the Big Island with heavy rain, strong winds and a potential storm surge, prompting warnings and shelter preparations across the state.

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Hurricane Lala Strengthens Near Hawaii, Prompting Flood and Wind Warnings
Hurricane Lala Strengthens Near Hawaii, Prompting Flood and Wind Warnings

USA Today • 15 Aug 19:39

The National Hurricane Center reports that Hurricane Lala has reached hurricane strength as it approaches the Big Island, bringing heavy rain, strong winds and flood risks across the Hawaiian islands.

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Hurricane Lala Strengthens to Category 1 as It Approaches Hawaii's Big Island
Hurricane Lala Strengthens to Category 1 as It Approaches Hawaii's Big Island

PBS • 15 Aug 19:35

Hurricane Lala reached Category 1 with 75 mph winds and is forecast to bring heavy rain and strong winds to Hawaii's Big Island, prompting warnings, shelter openings and concerns about flooding and mudslides.

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Tropical Storm Lala threatens Hawaii with heavy rain, strong winds and possible historic landfall
Tropical Storm Lala threatens Hawaii with heavy rain, strong winds and possible historic landfall

FOX Weather • 15 Aug 14:13

Tropical Storm Lala, moving west-northwest at 13 mph, is expected to bring hurricane-force gusts, storm surge and up to 30 inches of rain to Hawaii’s islands, with the Big Island facing the strongest impacts later today.

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Tropical Storm Lala Expected to Strengthen into Hurricane as It Approaches Hawaii's Big Island
Tropical Storm Lala Expected to Strengthen into Hurricane as It Approaches Hawaii's Big Island

AP News • 15 Aug 12:55

Tropical Storm Lala is battering Hawaii's Big Island and is forecast to intensify into a hurricane, prompting warnings, shelter openings and concerns over flooding, mudslides and wildfire risk.

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Hawaii declares emergency as Hurricane-strength Storm Lala approaches Big Island
Hawaii declares emergency as Hurricane-strength Storm Lala approaches Big Island

dw.com • 15 Aug 12:51

Governor Josh Green has declared a state of emergency ahead of Storm Lala, which is expected to reach hurricane strength and could bring heavy rain, strong winds and dangerous surf to the Big Island this weekend.

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August 14, 2026
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Tropical Storm Lala Expected to Reach Hurricane Strength Near Hawaii's Big Island
Tropical Storm Lala Expected to Reach Hurricane Strength Near Hawaii's Big Island

AP News • 14 Aug 22:22

Forecasters say Tropical Storm Lala will likely become a hurricane before reaching the Big Island, prompting warnings and preparations across the state.

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Hawaii activates joint information center as Tropical Storm Lala approaches
Hawaii activates joint information center as Tropical Storm Lala approaches

hawaiinewsnow.com • 14 Aug 19:55

State and local emergency agencies in Hawaii have opened communication and operations centers to coordinate response as Tropical Storm Lala moves toward the islands, with hurricane warnings issued for Hawaii Island.

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Hawaii under hurricane warning as Tropical Storm Lala approaches
Hawaii under hurricane warning as Tropical Storm Lala approaches

The Weather Channel • 14 Aug 17:39

A hurricane warning is in effect for the Big Island and tropical storm alerts cover other islands as Tropical Storm Lala nears Hawaii, potentially strengthening to a low-end Category 1 hurricane.

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Hurricane warning issued for Hawaii's Big Island as Tropical Storm Lala nears
Hurricane warning issued for Hawaii's Big Island as Tropical Storm Lala nears

PBS • 14 Aug 13:45

The National Hurricane Center has placed a hurricane warning on Hawaii County and a tropical storm watch on Maui County as Tropical Storm Lala is expected to intensify into a hurricane and bring heavy rain and strong winds to the islands this weekend.

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August 13, 2026
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Tropical Storm Lala threatens Hawaii as hurricane watch issued
Tropical Storm Lala threatens Hawaii as hurricane watch issued

AP News • 13 Aug 14:48

Tropical Storm Lala, located about 700 miles east-southeast of the Hawaiian Islands, is expected to bring heavy rain, strong winds and dangerous surf, prompting a hurricane watch for the Big Island.

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Tropical Storm Lala threatens Hawaii with heavy rain and strong winds
Tropical Storm Lala threatens Hawaii with heavy rain and strong winds

USA Today • 13 Aug 12:12

Tropical Storm Lala, now a 40-mph system, is expected to bring high winds, heavy rain and large surf to Hawaii's main islands over the weekend, prompting officials to urge residents to prepare.

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August 12, 2026
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Potential Tropical Cyclone One-C expected to approach Hawaii as Tropical Storm Lala
Potential Tropical Cyclone One-C expected to approach Hawaii as Tropical Storm Lala

The Weather Channel • 12 Aug 09:17

The National Hurricane Center has classified a low-pressure area as Potential Tropical Cyclone One-C, which could develop into Tropical Storm Lala and pass near Hawaii this weekend, bringing heavy rain and strong winds.

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