Advisories

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WTPA33 PHFO 220847
TCPCP3
 
BULLETIN
Tropical Storm Moke Advisory Number   8
NWS Central Pacific Hurricane Center Honolulu HI   CP022026
Issued by NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL
1100 PM HST Fri Aug 21 2026
 
...MOKE HOLDING STEADY...
...HEAVY RAINFALL AND GUSTY WINDS EXPECTED IN PORTIONS OF THE
HAWAIIAN ISLANDS THIS WEEKEND AND EARLY NEXT WEEK...
 
 
SUMMARY OF 1100 PM HST...0900 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...14.4N 149.0W
ABOUT 545 MI...875 KM SE OF HILO HAWAII
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...45 MPH...75 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 300 DEGREES AT 8 MPH...13 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...999 MB...29.50 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 PM HST (0900 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Moke was
located near latitude 14.4 North, longitude 149.0 West. Moke is
moving toward the west-northwest near 8 mph (13 km/h), and this
general motion is expected during the next day or two. 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 are near 45 mph (75 km/h) with higher gusts.
Gradual strengthening is forecast during the next day or two, 
followed by a steady weakening trend as the storm passes well south 
of the smaller main Hawaiian Islands early next week.
 
Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 175 miles (280 km)
from the center.

The minimum central pressure is 999 mb (29.50 inches) based on data
from an Air Force Reserve 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 expected across the Hawaiian Islands 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 exposed
east and south facing shores 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 AM HST.
 
$$
Forecaster Gibbs