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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.

via The Guardian|

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Hawaii Prepares for New Storm as Lala Recovery Advances

Hawaii officials warn of heavy rain from Tropical Storm Moke while continuing cleanup from Hurricane Lala on Hawaiʻi Island; forecasts call for 10–15 inches of rain in southeast Hawaiʻi Island and East Maui, potentially hindering recovery as the ground remains saturated. National Guard and county partners press on with debris removal, checks for the missing, and reservoir monitoring, with about 13,380 customers still without power and 80% restoration on Hawaiʻi Island. Officials also seek a long-term grid overhaul and microgrids to prevent future outages, while philanthropy and state programs ramp up aid through funds like the Stronger Hawaiʻi Fund and new JustFund channels to direct resources to immediate needs.

via Hawaii News Now|

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Hawaii bracing for weekend cyclone as Hurricane Lala stays offshore

Hawaii is preparing for a possible cyclone this weekend as Hurricane Lala—first major Central Pacific storm of 2026—remains powerful but now well west of Hawaii’s main islands. Lala had sustained winds near 90 mph and continued to affect remote parts of the Pacific, including the Papahanaumokuakea area. The Big Island saw extreme rainfall (about 43.54 inches on the northeast coast), causing damage and leaving roughly 13,200 customers without power, with utility crews saying restoration could take at least two weeks. Forecasters warn conditions could persist around the islands even as Lala slowly weakens, and residents are urged to heed official advisories.

via AP News|

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Hawaii Braces for New Tropical Storm as Moke Eyes the Big Island

Hawaii is watching a new Pacific disturbance that has a 90% chance to become a tropical depression within 48 hours and could be named Moke; while most forecast models keep it south of Hawaii, a track near the Big Island is still possible and would complicate recovery from Hurricane Lala, as El Niño warms the Pacific and raises overall storm activity along with a potential Eastern Pacific system named Iselle.

via USA Today|

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Hawaii Braces for Aftermath as Lala Drenches Islands with Record Rain

Hurricane Lala skimmed the Hawaii region on its north side, unleashing extreme rainfall and damaging winds that triggered widespread flooding and more than 110,000 power outages across the islands. The Big Island saw a near-miss from a hurricane center, with peak winds and rainfall setting records (including up to 140 mph gusts on Mauna Kea and 43.54 inches near Hilo). While no official landfall occurred, Lala’s size could sustain hurricane-strength winds for days as it potentially strengthens to Category 2 or 3, complicating rescue and recovery in flooded communities and prompting closures of government offices and schools. The piece also notes a booming El Niño signal, which is expected to influence Pacific weather patterns in the coming months.

via Yale Climate Connections|

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Big Island braces for Lala aftermath as closures ripple across schools and offices

Following Hurricane Lala, the Big Island is under broad closures: all Hawaiʻi Island public schools and state/county offices, parks and courts are closed on Monday, with Nāālehu Elementary closed through Aug. 20 and Konawaena High School and other campuses closed, while Kaʻū High & Pāhala Elementary may be closed longer; Hilo and Kona airports reopened after inspections and harbors are operating; a brown water advisory is in effect and islandwide Essential Needs Only water restrictions are in place; about 41,190 customers remain without power as crews work to restore service; shelters are limited to two locations for severely affected residents; Hele-On bus routes are largely canceled; multiple road and park closures persist, with GoHawaiʻi and Hawaiʻi EMA providing updates for residents and visitors.

via Big Island Now|

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Hurricane Lala Triggers Hawaii-Wide Outages, HECO Warns of Extended Restorations

Hurricane Lala cut power to roughly 178,400 Hawaiian Electric customers across Hawaii Island, Maui County, and Oahu, with HECO warning that outages could last for days or longer as transmission lines were damaged; crews — including about 100 mainland workers — are arriving to assist, while residents are urged to conserve energy and avoid downed lines.

via staradvertiser.com|

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Storms hit Hawaii and Indiana as DOJ weighs Supreme Court bid on voter-roll data

Hurricane Lala battered Hawaii’s Big Island with heavy rain and strong winds, leaving one storm-related death and more than 130,000 utility customers without power, with parts of the island and Maui receiving up to a foot of rain; in Indiana, a separate severe weather system caused multiple fatalities and widespread flooding. Separately, DOJ Attorney General Todd Blanche said the department may appeal its 22 losses to the Supreme Court in cases seeking broad access to state voter rolls, a move tied to Trump-era efforts to bolster election-integrity; 30 states and D.C. have been sued over the data requests.

via NBC News|

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Hawaii on alert for possible direct hurricane strike as Lala nears

Hawaii faces a potential direct strike from Category 1 Hurricane Lala, the first to threaten the state since 1992, with winds near 75 mph, up to 25 inches of rain on the Big Island and a possible 3-foot storm surge. A hurricane warning covers the Big Island and tropical storm warnings for Maui, Oahu, Kauai and Niihau; officials warn of life-threatening floods and mudslides, and flights have been canceled as shelters prepare. The storm is expected to pass near the Big Island this weekend, possibly weakening to a tropical storm afterward, while scientists note record July ocean temperatures linked to El Niño that can fuel such systems.

via BBC|

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