Tropical Storm Moke formed in the Pacific Ocean and advanced toward Hawaii between 22 and 23 August 2026, bringing heavy rain and strong winds. The Big Island faced threat of the storm passing south of a direct hit, with winds strengthening as it approached.
Tropical Storm Moke approached Hawaii's Big Island on August 23, 2026, expected to dump 10–15 inches of rain in some areas as the island continued recovery from Hurricane Lala. Forecasters warned of life-threatening flooding and mudslides in communities already devastated by the previous hurricane.
Hurricane Lala made landfall in Hawaii on August 18–19, 2026, as a category 1 hurricane, bringing extreme rainfall and damaging winds to the Island of Hawaiʻi. The storm caused significant damage across the state.