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Forecasters warn that Southern California will endure the hottest week of the year, with downtown L.A. near 96–98°F and inland valleys 100–110°F (coast 80–90°F), while Death Valley could reach 119–120°F; a heat advisory and an extreme heat watch are in place, prompting safety tips as health risks rise and a French traveler died in Death Valley amid the heat.
Hawaii braces for downpours as Tropical Storm Moke closes in
Tropical Storm Moke is bearing heavy rain toward Hawaii, bringing flood risks to islands still recovering from recent damage, with satellite imagery showing bands of rainfall and potential flash floods. Iselle has also formed far offshore in the eastern Pacific and could strengthen, generating large swells along Baja California.
Big Island Braces for More Rain as Lala Floods Linger
The Weather Channel reports that Hawaii's Big Island could receive another foot of rain, worsening the floods and landslides caused by Tropical Storm Lala and prompting renewed warnings and precautions.
Hawaii Braces as Tropical Storm Moke Passes South of the Islands
Forecasters say Tropical Storm Moke will pass south of Hawaii this weekend, bringing heavy rain (5–10 inches on the Big Island’s windward and southeast sides, up to 15 inches in isolated spots) and gusty winds as it moves west through early next week. While not a direct hit, the storm could trigger flooding and mudslides across the island chain, with lighter rainfall on other islands. Gov. Josh Green urged residents to prepare after Lala caused tens of millions in damage, and officials warned about dangerous currents and to monitor updates as Moke’s path remains near Hawaii.
Moke Douses Hawaii’s Big Island with Rain and Gusty Winds
Tropical Storm Moke is tracking south of the Hawaiian Islands but will still bring periods of heavy rain and gusty winds to the Big Island today through Monday, with the heaviest rainfall on windward and southeast slopes. A Flood Watch and Wind Advisory remain in effect for the Big Island, while tradewinds strengthen and drier conditions are expected to return by mid next week. Residents should expect east-shore cyclone swell, a small south pulse through the weekend, and next-week swells along north and west coasts.
Moke strengthens as Hawaii braces for heavy rain and gusty winds
Tropical Storm Moke is strengthening as it moves west-northwest toward the Hawaiian Islands, bringing heavy rainfall (5–10 inches on the Big Island, with isolated totals up to 15 inches) and gusty winds tonight into Sunday. The center is forecast to pass south of the Big Island, with winds remaining robust but gradually weakening. Residents should be alert for potential life-threatening flooding and mudslides in windward terrain; Maui could see 3–6 inches of rain on the east side, with 1–2 inches elsewhere. Swells from Moke will affect eastern and southern shores over the next few days, and another advisory is expected around 5 p.m. HST.
Indiana Braces for Prolonged Outages After Severe Storms
Indiana is enduring an 11th day without power after storms toppled trees and power lines, with 33,124 customers still affected and Gary among the hardest-hit areas awaiting restoration. Officials say progress has been made but outages can spike again, while a proposed class-action accuses NIPSCO of inadequate vegetation management. Gov. Braun has requested expedited FEMA disaster assistance for 54 counties, and a federal emergency declaration is in place, providing relief options including grants up to $5,000 for affected residents.
Big Island prep for Tropical Storm Moke as heavy rains loom
Hawaii’s Big Island is bracing for Tropical Storm Moke as forecasters warn of heavy rain and gusty winds. The region already saw extreme rainfall from a prior system, with the northeast coast of the island recording 43.54 inches (1.1 meters). Roughly 9,000 customers were without power, and officials led by Gov. Josh Green urged residents to stock up on essentials and prepare for potential flooding and outages as Moke approaches.
Seattle weekend storms bring lightning and fire risk across Washington
An upper-level low will trigger scattered thunderstorms across Western Washington Saturday, with Seattle area lightning, mixed showers, and cooler highs around 70. Eastern Washington faces more lightning but little rain, elevating wildfire risk under dry conditions and fire-weather warnings. Storm activity tapers by Saturday night, with some lingering showers possible Sunday in the North, and the west set for sunnier, milder conditions next week while models hint at a larger rain event late August into September.
Big Island braces for another foot of rain as Moke looms after Lala floods
The Big Island is forecast to receive about a foot of additional rain after deadly floods and landslides in the Lala area, as Tropical Storm Moke tracks toward Hawaii and forecasters warn of more flash flooding and dangerous conditions.