Tropical Storm Moke to Bring Rain and Wind to Hawaii Island
Tropical Storm Moke is expected to bring heavy rain and strong winds to Hawaii Island as it passes nearby. Officials are warning residents to stay alert.
The storm comes soon after Tropical Storm Lala, which already caused flooding on the island. Because the ground is still wet, Moke could make flooding worse.
Weather agencies are tracking Moke as part of the 2026 hurricane season, which is the period when tropical storms most often form over warm ocean waters.
Forecasters are using storm maps to follow Moke's path and predict how strong it might become. These forecasts help people prepare for possible danger.
Local authorities are asking people on Hawaii Island to watch weather updates closely. Heavy rain can lead to flash floods, especially in areas already affected by Lala.
Residents are advised to prepare emergency supplies and avoid unnecessary travel during the storm. Officials say safety measures could help reduce damage from Moke's rain and wind.
Vocabulary5 words
- tropical storm
- a strong storm with heavy rain and wind that forms over the ocean
- winds
- strong moving air that can cause damage
- flooding
- when water covers land that is usually dry
- hurricane season
- the months when big ocean storms often happen
- forecasts
- predictions about future weather
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1. Heavy rain and strong winds 2. Because the ground is still wet from Tropical Storm Lala 3. True
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_____ Storm Moke is expected to bring heavy rain and strong _____ to Hawaii Island as it passes nearby. Officials are warning residents to stay alert.
The storm comes soon after Tropical Storm Lala, which already caused _____ on the island. Because the ground is still wet, Moke could make flooding worse.
Weather agencies are tracking Moke as part of the 2026 _____ season, which is the period when tropical storms most often form over warm ocean waters.
Forecasters are using storm maps to follow Moke's path and predict how strong it might become. These _____ help people prepare for possible danger.
Local authorities are asking people on Hawaii Island to watch weather updates closely. Heavy rain can lead to flash _____, especially in areas already affected by Lala.
Residents are advised to prepare emergency supplies and avoid unnecessary travel during the storm. Officials say safety measures could help reduce _____ from Moke's rain and wind.
Discussion questions
- Why do you think officials are worried about flooding from Moke?
- What would you do to prepare if a storm was coming to your area?
- Why is it important to follow weather forecasts during hurricane season?
- How might back-to-back storms like Lala and Moke affect a community?
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