Tropical Storm Moke Sparks Flood Advisory Throughout Hawaii

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Following the recent impacts of Hurricane Lala, Tropical Storm Moke is moving approximately 225 nautical miles south-southeast of the Big Island, leading to a Tropical Storm Warning for offshore regions and a Flood Advisory for the Big Island that will remain in effect until Monday night. According to the National Weather Service, the storm's activity is anticipated to bring rainfall to the Big Island initially, before extending to Maui County, Oahu, and Kauai later in the evening. Wave heights could exceed 10 feet in the windward areas of the Big Island, with a Wind Advisory also applicable to certain regions of the Big Island and Maui County. Disclosure: This video contains stock footage and content created or enhanced using AI-assisted tools.  ai-generated

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00:00Hawaii is under a flood watch tonight, as a second tropical system moves through.

00:04Just a week after Hurricane Lala battered the islands,

00:08Tropical Storm Moke is passing roughly 225 nautical miles south-southeast of the Big Island.

00:14And a Tropical Storm warning is in effect for the offshore waters.

00:18The National Weather Service says Moke's rain bands will reach the Big Island first this morning,

00:23then spread to Maui County by afternoon.

00:25And finally, Oahu and Kauai by tonight.

00:27Sea heights could climb to 10 feet or higher along windward Big Island waters.

00:32And a wind advisory is in effect for parts of Big Island and Maui County through this evening.

00:38Forecasters say drier trade wind weather should return by Tuesday,

00:41but residents are urged to stay alert.

00:44Disclosure, this video contains stock footage and content created or enhanced using AI-assisted tools.

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