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Remnant Low Moke

Final NHC advisory

NHC issued its final advisory for Moke. The final official forecast graphic, interactive track, wind animation based on NOAA data, and recent official advisories are preserved below.

Highest classification reached: Tropical StormAug 20–25, 2026

Moke advisory updated:

Source: NOAA / National Hurricane Center (NHC)

Key Facts

Type
Remnant Low
Max sustained wind
35 mph
Min pressure
1006 mb
Movement
W 14 mph
Distance to BCS
3227 mi

Historical Track

MokeRemnant LowMax wind35 mph

Map sources: NHC storm track and coneNOAA GFS wind. Visualization by BajaStorms.

Official Graphics

Official National Hurricane Center final forecast cone and track for Moke.
Official NHC forecast cone and track (final advisory).NHC
Interactive GuidanceAug 24, 11:00 PM GMT-7
10°N15°N20°N25°N170°E175°E180°E175°W170°W165°W160°W

Constructed guidance: Not the official NHC forecast

Advisory Timeline

  1. Advisory Timeline #20

    Moke is no longer a tropical cyclone. This is the final NHC advisory.

    Official NHC advisory text
    ZCZC HFOTCPCP3 ALL
    TTAA00 PHFO DDHHMM
     
    BULLETIN
    Remnants Of Moke Advisory Number  20
    NWS Central Pacific Hurricane Center Honolulu HI   CP022026
    Issued by NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL
    1100 PM HST Mon Aug 24 2026
     
    ...MOKE IS NO LONGER A TROPICAL CYCLONE...
    ...THIS IS THE FINAL NHC ADVISORY...
     
     
    SUMMARY OF 1100 PM HST...0900 UTC...INFORMATION
    -----------------------------------------------
    LOCATION...16.3N 164.1W
    ABOUT 360 MI...575 KM E OF JOHNSTON ISLAND
    MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...35 MPH...55 KM/H
    PRESENT MOVEMENT...W OR 280 DEGREES AT 14 MPH...22 KM/H
    MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1006 MB...29.71 INCHES
     
     
    WATCHES AND WARNINGS
    --------------------
    There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect.
     
     
    DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK
    ----------------------
    At 1100 PM HST (0900 UTC), the remnants of Moke were located near
    latitude 16.3 North, longitude 164.1 West. The remnants are moving
    toward the west near 14 mph (22 km/h), and this motion is expected 
    to continue today.
     
    Maximum sustained winds are near 35 mph (55 km/h) with higher gusts.
     
    The estimated minimum central pressure is 1006 mb (29.71 inches).
     
     
    HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
    ----------------------
    None.
     
     
    NEXT ADVISORY
    -------------
    This is the last public advisory issued by the National Hurricane 
    Center on this system. For additional information, please see High 
    Seas Forecasts issued by the National Weather Service, under AWIPS 
    header NFDHSFEPI, WMO header FZPN01 KWBC, and on the web at 
    ocean.weather.gov/shtml/NFDHSFEPI.php
     
    $$
    Forecaster Reinhart
     
    NNNN

    Source: NOAA / NHC

  2. Advisory Timeline

    MOKE IS NO LONGER A TROPICAL CYCLONE. THIS IS THE FINAL NHC ADVISORY. As of 11:00 PM HST Mon Aug 24 the center of Moke was located near 16.3, -164.1 with movement W at 14 mph. The minimum central pressure was 1006 mb with maximum sustained winds of about 35 mph.

    Official NHC advisory text
    ...MOKE IS NO LONGER A TROPICAL CYCLONE... ...THIS IS THE FINAL NHC ADVISORY... As of 11:00 PM HST Mon Aug 24 the center of Moke was located near 16.3, -164.1 with movement W at 14 mph. The minimum central pressure was 1006 mb with maximum sustained winds of about 35 mph.

    Source: NOAA / CPHC

  3. Advisory Timeline #19

    Moke expected to become a remnant low tonight.

    Official NHC advisory text
    ZCZC HFOTCPCP3 ALL
    TTAA00 PHFO DDHHMM
     
    BULLETIN
    Tropical Depression Moke Advisory Number  19
    NWS Central Pacific Hurricane Center Honolulu HI   CP022026
    Issued by NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL
    500 PM HST Mon Aug 24 2026
     
    ...MOKE EXPECTED TO BECOME A REMNANT LOW TONIGHT...
     
     
    SUMMARY OF 500 PM HST...0300 UTC...INFORMATION
    ----------------------------------------------
    LOCATION...16.0N 163.0W
    ABOUT 435 MI...695 KM E OF JOHNSTON ISLAND
    MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...35 MPH...55 KM/H
    PRESENT MOVEMENT...W OR 280 DEGREES AT 14 MPH...22 KM/H
    MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1005 MB...29.68 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 16.0 North, longitude 163.0 West. The
    depression is moving toward the west near 14 mph (22 km/h). This 
    general motion is forecast to continue tonight.
     
    Maximum sustained winds are near 35 mph (55 km/h) with higher gusts.
    Moke is expected to degenerate into a trough of low pressure 
    tonight or early Tuesday.
     
    The estimated minimum central pressure is 1005 mb (29.68 inches).
     
     
    HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
    ----------------------
    None.
     
     
    NEXT ADVISORY
    -------------
    Next complete advisory at 1100 PM HST.
     
    $$
    Forecaster D. Zelinsky
     
    NNNN

    Source: NOAA / NHC

  4. Advisory Timeline #18

    Tropical Depression Moke Advisory Number 18

    Official NHC advisory text
    ZCZC HFOTCPCP3 ALL
    TTAA00 PHFO DDHHMM
     
    BULLETIN
    Tropical Depression Moke Advisory Number  18
    NWS Central Pacific Hurricane Center Honolulu HI   CP022026
    Issued by NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL
    1100 AM HST Mon Aug 24 2026
     
    ...FLASH FLOODING POSSIBLE FOR PORTIONS OF THE BIG ISLAND OF
    HAWAII...
     
     
    SUMMARY OF 1100 AM HST...2100 UTC...INFORMATION
    -----------------------------------------------
    LOCATION...15.7N 161.8W
    ABOUT 515 MI...830 KM E OF JOHNSTON ISLAND
    MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...35 MPH...55 KM/H
    PRESENT MOVEMENT...W OR 280 DEGREES AT 16 MPH...26 KM/H
    MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1005 MB...29.68 INCHES
     
     
    WATCHES AND WARNINGS
    --------------------
    There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect.
     
     
    DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK
    ----------------------
    At 1100 AM HST (2100 UTC), the center of Tropical Depression Moke
    was located near latitude 15.7 North, longitude 161.8 West.  The
    depression is moving toward the west near 16 mph (26 km/h), and this
    motion is expected to continue for the next day or two, taking the
    system farther away from the Hawaiian Islands.
     
    Maximum sustained winds are near 35 mph (55 km/h) with higher gusts.
    Weakening is expected, and Moke is forecast to degenerate to a
    remnant low pressure area late today and dissipate on Tuesday.
     
    The estimated minimum central pressure is 1005 mb (29.68 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.
     
    RAINFALL: Tropical Depression Moke is expected to produce isolated
    additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches through Monday across
    the Big Island and eastern Maui. This rainfall may produce areas of
    flash flooding for portions of the Big Island, including
    flood-prone and low-lying locations, as well as urban areas.
     
     
    NEXT ADVISORY
    -------------
    Next complete advisory at 500 PM HST.
     
    $$
    Forecaster Blake
     
    NNNN

    Source: NOAA / NHC

  5. Advisory Timeline #17

    Tropical Depression Moke Advisory Number 17

    Official NHC advisory text
    ZCZC HFOTCPCP3 ALL
    TTAA00 PHFO DDHHMM
     
    BULLETIN
    Tropical Depression Moke Advisory Number  17
    NWS Central Pacific Hurricane Center Honolulu HI   CP022026
    Issued by NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL
    500 AM HST Mon Aug 24 2026
     
    ...FLASH FLOOD THREAT CONTINUES FOR PORTIONS OF THE BIG ISLAND OF 
    HAWAII...
     
     
    SUMMARY OF 500 AM HST...1500 UTC...INFORMATION
    ----------------------------------------------
    LOCATION...15.5N 160.2W
    ABOUT 445 MI...715 KM SW OF HILO HAWAII
    MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...35 MPH...55 KM/H
    PRESENT MOVEMENT...W OR 280 DEGREES AT 14 MPH...22 KM/H
    MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1004 MB...29.65 INCHES
     
     
    WATCHES AND WARNINGS
    --------------------
    There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect.
     
     
    DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK
    ----------------------
    At 500 AM HST (1500 UTC), the center of Tropical Depression Moke was
    located near latitude 15.5 North, longitude 160.2 West. The
    depression is moving toward the west near 14 mph (22 km/h). and this
    motion is expected to continue for the next day or two, taking the 
    system farther away from the Hawaiian Islands.
     
    Maximum sustained winds are near 35 mph (55 km/h) with higher gusts.
    Weakening is expected, and Moke is forecast to degenerate to a
    remnant low pressure area late today and dissipate on Tuesday.
     
    The estimated minimum central pressure is 1004 mb (29.65 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.
     
    RAINFALL: Tropical Depression Moke is expected to produce additional 
    rainfall amounts of 2 to 4 inches through Monday across the Big 
    Island and an additional 1 to 3 inches on eastern Maui. This 
    rainfall may produce areas of flash flooding for the windward and 
    southeast Big Island, especially in steep terrain and over areas 
    that were affected recently by Lala. Flood prone and low lying 
    locations, as well as urban areas may also see instances of flash 
    flooding. 
     
    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 AM HST.
     
    $$
    Forecaster Blake
     
    NNNN

    Source: NOAA / NHC