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Recent rainfall and Florida’s summer weather have boosted mosquito activity in Sumter County. Mosquito Control monitors populations and conducts targeted treatments when thresholds are exceeded, while residents are urged to remove standing water, protect against bites with clothing and EPA-registered repellent, check and repair screens, and report concerns or sign up for AlertSumter spray notices.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A standard cup of coffee is said to require about 140 litres of water—mostly to grow the beans (green water)—while the water you pour into the kettle is only a few hundred millilitres; the 140‑litre figure blends green, blue and gray water and can obscure where and how water stress occurs, so the real takeaway is to consider upstream farming context and sourcing when judging coffee’s environmental impact.
Tropical Storm Lala continues to bring life-threatening flooding, heavy rain, and gusty winds to Hawaii, with the Big Island and Maui County bearing the brunt and Oahu/Kauai expected later. Forecasters warn of up to 30–35 inches of rainfall on windward Big Island and 2–6 more inches across the rest of the islands, while winds gust up to around 70 mph (Molokai observed a 92 mph gust). A flood watch/warning and a 1–2 foot storm surge are in effect along portions of the coasts. Residents should shelter, avoid flooded roads, and stay tuned for updates as conditions can worsen through tonight and into tomorrow.
Tropical Storm Lala, downgraded from hurricane and located about 105 miles west-northwest of Kailua-Kona, continues to bring damaging winds, heavy rain and flash flooding to the Big Island as it moves northwest; a flash flood warning is in effect through Sunday morning with rain rates up to 1.5 inches/hour and 10–17 inches already observed on the eastern Big Island, with another 5–10 inches possible across the island and Maui County; a tropical storm warning remains, and coastal surge up to 3 feet is possible along east-facing shores.
Hurricane Lala strengthened to Category 1 as it approaches Hawaii, bringing strong winds, heavy rain (Big Island could see 10–25 inches, with higher totals possible), and dangerous surf across the islands. Forecasters warn of flash floods, mudslides, and power outages, with gusts up to about 50 mph in elevated areas and waves of 25–30 feet. The storm is expected to pass near South Point on the Big Island and weaken to a tropical storm by the time it nears Oahu, but impacts could be significant regardless.
Record rainfall in Chiba Prefecture—up to 360mm in 24 hours—caused floods that closed roads and rails, left at least four dead (with others unaccounted) and more than 22,000 households without power, while thousands were stranded at Narita and Soga station during the Bon holiday travel week.
Unprecedented rainfall in Chiba prefecture killed at least eight people, cut power to over 20,000 homes, and left thousands stranded at Narita Airport as transit was disrupted; authorities issued top-level emergency warnings, with ongoing rescue operations and warnings of floods and landslides amid what meteorologists call an unusually active typhoon season.
Tropical Storm Lala is forecast to strengthen into a hurricane as it nears Hawaii, prompting a Hurricane Warning for Hawaii County and a Tropical Storm Watch/Warning for other islands. The system could bring 10–25 inches of rain on the Big Island (locally higher in spots), 3–6+ inches elsewhere, and hurricane-force winds especially on the Big Island, along with a 1–3 foot storm surge and dangerous surf. Impacts include flooding, mudslides, power outages, and potential evacuations; the forecast track remains uncertain and residents should follow official guidance and prepare for rapid changes over the weekend.
Tropical Storm Lala is forecast to strengthen into a hurricane as it approaches Hawaii, triggering a hurricane warning for the Big Island and tropical-storm watches for Maui County. Forecasters warn of heavy rainfall (8–12 inches on Maui and the Big Island, up to 25 inches in higher elevations), strong winds, and dangerous surf this weekend, with mudslides, landslides and coastal erosion possible along windward and southern shores as Lala nears Saturday.
Record rainfall in Chiba prefecture has killed four people and left thousands stranded at Tokyo's Narita airport, with rail, bus and taxi services disrupted and power outages affecting tens of thousands. Authorities say the deluge is unprecedented, prompting emergency warnings and the deployment of Self-Defence Forces to assist rescue and recovery efforts.
A new round of afternoon storms moves into Greater Cincinnati, bringing 2–4 inches of additional rain and renewed flooding risk; expect a dry morning with fog, then scattered to numerous storms late afternoon through Friday, with continued heavy rain, especially in Indiana; the weekend looks dry but hot.