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Tropical Storm Moke Weakens as it Tracks Westward Away from Hawaii Islands

Tropical Storm Moke is currently weakening as it moves westward away from the Hawaii Islands, with forecasters predicting it will become a remnant low by late Monday or early Tuesday. While the storm's center remains south of the island chain, its outer moisture bands continue to pose a threat of flash flooding, particularly for the Big Island where soil is already saturated from the recent passage of Hurricane Lala. Hawaii County Mayor Kimo Alameda advised residents to stay off the roads and shelter in place as a precaution, while Governor Josh Green urged citizens to restock essentials. The Big Island saw heavy rainfall from Lala, with the northeast coast recording 43.54 inches of rain. In the Eastern Pacific, Tropical Storm Iselle is strengthening and nearing hurricane status, while Tropical Depression Ten-E is expected to briefly become a tropical storm before being absorbed by Iselle on Tuesday night. No coastal watches or warnings are currently in effect for Hawaii, though a small craft advisory remains in place for several channels and waters until Tuesday evening.

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