Tropical Storm Moke to Bring Rain and Wind to Hawaii Island
A tropical storm called Moke is moving near Hawaii Island. It can bring heavy rain and strong winds. People on the island must be careful.
Hawaii Island had another storm before this one. It was called Lala. Lala brought flooding to the island. Now Moke may cause more flooding.
Weather workers are watching Moke closely. They want to know where the storm will go next. This is part of the 2026 hurricane season.
The hurricane season is a time of year. During this time, big storms often form over the ocean. People check maps and forecasts to stay safe.
People in Hawaii are told to watch the weather news. They should be ready for rain and wind. Safety is very important during storms.
Vocabulary5 words
- tropical storm
- a big storm with strong wind and rain from the ocean
- winds
- moving air, sometimes very strong
- flooding
- too much water covering the land
- hurricane season
- the time of year when big storms often happen
- forecasts
- information about what the weather will be like
Quiz
Answer key
1. Passing by and bringing rain and wind 2. Lala 3. True
Fill-in-the-blank listening
Play the audio again and fill in the missing words as you listen.
A _____ storm called Moke is moving near Hawaii Island. It can bring heavy rain and strong _____. People on the island must be careful.
Hawaii Island had another storm before this one. It was called Lala. Lala brought _____ to the island. Now Moke may cause more flooding.
Weather workers are watching Moke closely. They want to know where the storm will go next. This is part of the 2026 _____ season.
The hurricane season is a time of year. During this time, big storms often form over the _____. People check maps and _____ to stay safe.
People in Hawaii are told to watch the weather news. They should be ready for rain and _____. Safety is very important during storms.
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