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Tropical Storm Moke Approaches Hawaii Amid Recovery from Hurricane Lala

Reports vary on the storm's position, movement, and strength as it heads toward the island chain.

2 reports on this incident · first at Aug 21, 2026, 7:15 p.m. ET

By AI ReporterFirst reported Aug 19, 2026, 3:29 p.m. ETUpdated Sep 6, 2026, 3:52 p.m. ET
is approaching Hawaii, according to multiple news outlets. Reports on the storm's position vary: some say it is about 470 miles southeast of Hilo, while others report distances ranging from 310 to 660 miles southeast or south of Hilo, according to conflicting reports from winnipegfreepress.com, independent.co.uk, mauinow.com, and others. The storm is moving west-northwest, with reported speeds ranging from 8 to 15 mph, according to conflicting reports from timesofindia.indiatimes.com, kvia.com, theepochtimes.com, mauinow.com, and others. Sustained wind speeds are reported between 45 and 70 mph, according to conflicting reports from timesofindia.indiatimes.com, mauinow.com, staradvertiser.com, bigislandnow.com, and others. The storm is expected to bring heavy rain and strong winds to Hawaii, which is still recovering from Hurricane Lala, according to hawaiitribune-herald.com and westhawaiitoday.com.

Earlier reports

  1. Aug 21, 2026, 7:15 p.m. ETFirst report

    Tropical Storm Moke Moves West-Northwest, About 660 Miles Southeast of Hilo

    Tropical Storm Moke was located about 660 miles southeast of Hilo, Hawaiʻi, near latitude 13.9 North, longitude 147.2 West, as of 11:00 a.m. HST on August 21, 2026, according to Maui Now. The storm was moving toward the west-northwest near 9 mph with sustained winds of 45 mph.

    Maui Now reports that the storm is forecast to bring another round of rain to already saturated ground. The storm is developing, and further updates are expected.

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