Advisories

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WTPA33 PHFO 212036
TCPCP3
 
BULLETIN
Tropical Storm Moke Advisory Number   6
NWS Central Pacific Hurricane Center Honolulu HI   CP022026
Issued by NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL
1100 AM HST Fri Aug 21 2026
 
...DEPRESSION STRENGTHS TO TROPICAL STORM MOKE...
...HEAVY RAINFALL AND GUSTY WINDS ARE LIKELY IN PORTIONS OF
THE HAWAIIAN ISLANDS THIS WEEKEND AND EARLY NEXT WEEK...
 
 
SUMMARY OF 1100 AM HST...2100 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...13.9N 147.2W
ABOUT 660 MI...1060 KM SE OF HILO HAWAII
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...45 MPH...75 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 300 DEGREES AT 9 MPH...15 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1002 MB...29.59 INCHES
 
 
WATCHES AND WARNINGS
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There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect.
 
Interests in the Hawaiian Islands should closely monitor the
progress of this system.
 
 
DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK
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At 1100 AM HST (2100 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Moke was 
located near latitude 13.9 North, longitude 147.2 West. Moke is 
moving toward the west-northwest near 9 mph (15 km/h), and this 
general motion is expected during the next couple of days. On the 
forecast track, the center of the storm is expected to pass 
south of the Big Island of Hawaii this weekend, then south of the 
smaller main Hawaiian Islands early next week.
 
Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 45 mph (75 km/h) 
with higher gusts. Gradual strengthening is forecast over the next 
day or two.
 
Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 70 miles (110 km)
from the center.
 
The minimum central pressure is 1002 mb (29.59 inches) based on 
data from an Air Force reconnaissance aircraft.
 
 
HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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Key messages for Tropical Storm Moke can be found in the Tropical
Cyclone Discussion under AWIPS header HFOTCDCP3 and WMO header
WTPA43 PHFO.

WIND: Gusty winds are likely on the Big Island of Hawaii this 
weekend, especially in areas of high terrain.
 
RAINFALL: Moke is expected to produce rainfall totals of 5 to 10
inches with maximum amounts of 15 inches across the Big Island.
Rainfall totals of 1 to 2 inches with maximum amounts of 4 inches
are expected on eastern Maui. For the remainder of the islands, 1 to
2 inches of rain are possible. This rainfall may produce
life-threatening flooding and mudslides for the windward and
southeast Big Island, especially in steep terrain and over areas
that were affected recently by Lala.
 
For a complete depiction of forecast rainfall associated with Moke,
please see the National Weather Service Storm Total Rainfall Graphic
available at hurricanes.gov/graphics_cp3.shtml?rainqpf.
 
SURF: Swells generated by the storm are expected to affect portions
of the Hawaiian Islands this weekend and into early next week. These
swells may cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions.
Please consult products from your local weather office.
 
 
NEXT ADVISORY
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Next complete advisory at 500 PM HST.
 
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Forecaster Cangialosi