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WTPA33 PHFO 220231
TCPCP3
 
BULLETIN
Tropical Storm Moke Advisory Number   7
NWS Central Pacific Hurricane Center Honolulu HI   CP022026
Issued by NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL
500 PM HST Fri Aug 21 2026
 
...MOKE HOLDING STEADY THIS AFTERNOON...
...HEAVY RAINFALL AND GUSTY WINDS EXPECTED IN PORTIONS OF THE
HAWAIIAN ISLANDS THIS WEEKEND AND EARLY NEXT WEEK...
 
 
SUMMARY OF 500 PM HST...0300 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...14.0N 148.3W
ABOUT 595 MI...960 KM SE OF HILO HAWAII
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...45 MPH...75 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 295 DEGREES AT 12 MPH...19 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 500 PM HST (0300 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Moke was
located near latitude 14.0 North, longitude 148.3 West. Moke is
moving toward the west-northwest near 12 mph (19 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 are 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 999 mb (29.50 inches) based on 
data from a NOAA 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 1100 PM HST.
 
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Forecaster Gibbs