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Hawaii braces for Tropical Storm Moke amid Hurricane Lala recovery
Hawaii is facing a renewed threat from Tropical Storm Moke, which formed in the Pacific on Friday. The storm is expected to bring heavy rain and winds to the islands, with the Big Island likely to experience the most significant impacts. Forecasters predict rainfall totals of 5 to 10 inches on the windward and southeast sides of the Big Island, with isolated amounts reaching up to 15 inches.
The new storm arrives as residents continue to recover from Hurricane Lala, which caused widespread destruction, including two deaths and significant flooding. Recovery efforts are ongoing, including a multi-agency operation to recover 69 sets of human remains unearthed at Na‘alehu Cemetery by Lala's flooding. Additionally, local schools, including Nā‘ālehu Elementary and Ka‘ū High & Pāhala Elementary, remain closed due to damage and utility outages.
U.S. Representative Jill Tokuda has called for a reassessment of the state's disaster preparedness, emphasizing the need to harden infrastructure against future natural disasters in light of the severe damage observed in the Ka‘u region.
Entities
Central Pacific Hurricane Center · Hawaii · Jill Tokuda · Josh Green · National Hurricane Center · National Weather Service · Na‘alehu Cemetery · Stephen Logan
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What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Hurricane Lala is blamed for two deaths in Hawaii. www.postcourier.com.pg · www.theyeshivaworld.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Tropical Storm Moke was located approximately 660 miles southeast of Hilo, moving west-northwest at 9 mph. www.kaaltv.com · www.brandonsun.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Nā‘ālehu Elementary and Ka‘ū High & Pāhala Elementary remain temporarily closed following Hurricane Lala.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Rainfall totals of 5 to 10 inches, with isolated amounts up to 15 inches, are possible on the windward and southeast Big Island. www.bigislandvideonews.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Hawaii National Guard identified 69 sets of human remains displaced by flooding from Hurricane Lala at Na‘alehu Cemetery. www.hawaiitribune-herald.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] U.S. Representative Jill Tokuda called for the hardening of Hawaii's infrastructure following damage from Hurricane Lala. www.westhawaiitoday.com · www.govtech.com
- [● 5 SOURCES] Hurricane Lala produced a maximum rainfall of 43.54 inches on the northeast coast of the Big Island. www.kaaltv.com · www.whec.com · www.bangordailynews.com · wtop.com · www.latimes.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Tropical Storm Moke formed on Friday in the Pacific Ocean. www.kaaltv.com · www.brandonsun.com