Tropical Storm Moke is tracking near Hawaii, bringing the threat of heavy rainfall to the Big Island in the wake of Hurricane Lara. Forecasters predict Moke could drop as much as 10 inches of rain across the Big Island, with up to 15 inches in isolated areas, raising concerns about life-threatening flooding and mudslides, particularly on windward and southeast slopes.
The National Hurricane Center is monitoring the storm's path as it swirls past the islands. The rainfall is expected to exacerbate conditions in communities already impacted by Hurricane Lara. While the storm’s center remained offshore, its proximity is sufficient to deliver significant precipitation. Left and right-leaning coverage both focus on the potential for additional flooding, with no substantive divergence in reporting on the storm’s immediate threat.
The continued rainfall raises the possibility of further damage and disruption to recovery efforts following the recent hurricane. The potential for landslides and flash floods is high, given the saturated ground from previous storms.
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