WTPA33 PHFO 240233 TCPCP3 BULLETIN Tropical Depression Moke Advisory Number 15 NWS Central Pacific Hurricane Center Honolulu HI CP022026 Issued by NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL 500 PM HST Sun Aug 23 2026 ...MOKE WEAKENS TO A TROPICAL DEPRESSION... ...HEAVY RAINFALL AND GUSTY WINDS LIKELY OVER THE BIG ISLAND OF HAWAII TODAY AND TOMORROW... SUMMARY OF 500 PM HST...0300 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...15.3N 157.3W ABOUT 335 MI...540 KM SSW OF HILO HAWAII MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...35 MPH...55 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...W OR 275 DEGREES AT 14 MPH...22 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1003 MB...29.62 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect. DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK ---------------------- At 500 PM HST (0300 UTC), the center of Tropical Depression Moke was located near latitude 15.3 North, longitude 157.3 West. The depression is moving toward the west near 14 mph (22 km/h), and this general motion is expected to continue during the next several days. On the forecast track, the center of Moke is expected to pass south and southwest of the Big Island of Hawaii tonight, then well south of the smaller main Hawaiian Islands tonight and Monday. Recent satellite wind data indicate that maximum sustained winds are now near 35 mph (55 km/h) with higher gusts. Continued weakening is forecast, and Moke is expected to degenerate to a remnant low pressure area by Tuesday. The estimated minimum central pressure is 1003 mb (29.62 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- Key messages for Tropical Depression Moke can be found in the Tropical Cyclone Discussion under AWIPS header HFOTCDCP3 and WMO header WTPA43 PHFO. WIND: Gusty winds are likely across the Hawaiian Islands during the next couple of days, especially in areas of high terrain. RAINFALL: Tropical Depression Moke is expected to produce additional rainfall totals of 3 to 6 inches through Monday across the Big Island. Rainfall totals of 3 to 6 inches of rain are expected on eastern Maui. These rainfall amounts 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. Across western Maui and the remainder of the islands, moisture drawn northward from Tropical Depression Moke may bring up to 1 or 2 inches of rain. 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. NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 1100 PM HST. $$ Forecaster Beven