Big Island Faces Storm Moke After Lala | Hattiesburg News

Hawaii’s Big Island braces for Tropical Storm Moke as it recovers from the devastation of Hurricane Lala, which killed one person, toppled trees, and left roads buried in mud. Moke promises heavy rain and strong winds, especially along the windward and southeast coasts, with rainfall forecasts of 5-10 inches and up to 15 inches in isolated areas—raising fears of flooding, mudslides, and dangerous rip currents. Officials urge residents to stockpile food, water, and medicine as Governor Josh Green warns of lingering anxiety among communities still reeling from Lala’s aftermath. With Moke expected to pass south of the islands late Saturday into Sunday, the National Weather Service is closely monitoring the storm, even without active coastal warnings—preparation remains critical. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/d6f5c4156d7ce838