00:00Tropical Depression Moke is approaching Hawaii, bringing another round of heavy rain and flooding concerns.
00:06The system is expected to track south of the Big Island through early this week.
00:10AccuWeather says Moke could bring 4 to 8 inches of rain across the island.
00:14Some areas could receive 8 to 12 inches, with Hilo forecast to get up to 6 inches.
00:19Higher terrain could also see wind gusts between 40 and 60 miles per hour.
00:24The biggest concern is flash flooding, mudslides, and road washouts in vulnerable areas.
00:29That's because the ground remains saturated after Hurricane Lala passed just one week ago.
00:35Hilo received nearly 15 inches of rain from Lala between August 14 and 17.
00:40Parts of the Big Island saw 2 to 3 feet of rain, with damage reported across the island.
00:45Moke is expected to stay farther south, but its rain bands could still affect communities.
00:50Dangerous surf and strong rip currents are also possible, as Hawaii prepares for another tropical threat.
00:56Disclosure. This video contains stock footage and content created or enhanced, using AI-assisted tools AI generated.
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