The NOAA satellite image from Saturday, August 22, 2026, reveals Tropical Storm Moke moving towards Hawaii in the Pacific Ocean. The storm is expected to cause further flooding and gusty winds as the state continues recovering from last week’s damage brought by Hurricane Lala.

According to forecasters, Tropical Storm Moke is currently affecting the Big Island of Hawaii. The NOAA National Hurricane Center has issued an advisory stating that the storm is likely to bring rain to other islands through Monday.

This rainfall may produce life-threatening flooding and mudslides for the windward and southeast Big Island, especially in deep terrain and areas recently impacted by Lala, the center warned in its advisory.

The center also noted that Tropical Storm Moke’s center isn’t expected to make landfall, passing south of the Hawaiian islands. Nonetheless, up to 15 inches of rain might fall across the Big Island, while Maui’s eastern regions could receive 3 to 6 inches.

Tropical Storm Moke’s potential damage is anticipated less than a week after Hurricane Lala hit the islands. Hurricane Lala, now downgraded to a tropical storm, is moving northwest across the Pacific Ocean, away from Hawaii, at a slower pace. Although it didn’t make landfall, Lala unleashed over 30 inches of rain on parts of Hawaii within a brief period, causing floods and mudslides that destroyed roads and bridges and swept through towns.

Currently, over 8,000 people remain without power, with full restoration projected by September 8, as stated by Hawaiian Electric.

Tragically, Hawaii Public Radio reported that a flood induced by Hurricane Lala resulted in the death of a 90-year-old woman.

In response, Hawaii Governor Josh Green signed a request for an emergency declaration from the White House due to Hurricane Lala’s impact.

Hawaii County Mayor Kimo Alameda urged residents to prepare for Tropical Storm Moke’s severe conditions, including high winds and heavy rainfall. Please anticipate interruptions in power and communication and hazardous road conditions, Alameda advised on social media.