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First Alert Forecast: Tropical Storm Moke expected to bring heavy rain, gusty winds to the Big Island today
Hawaii News Now • • nation
Key Points:
- Tropical Storm Moke is moving east to west south of the Hawaiian Islands, bringing periods of rainfall through Monday, especially heavy on the windward and southeast slopes of the Big Island.
- A Flood Watch and Wind Advisory remain in effect for the Big Island due to the storm's impact.
- Trade winds are expected to strengthen today, with typical drier trade wind conditions returning by mid-next week.
- A cyclone swell will boost the Big Island’s east shores, with a small south pulse continuing through the weekend and additional south swells near advisory levels anticipated next week.
- West to north swells from Hurricane Lala will affect north and west-facing coasts this weekend, ranging from small to medium and long period waves.
