Civil Defense Message in Hawaii County
⚠️ CIVIL DEFENSE: TROPICAL STORM MOKE UPDATE AT 5 PM: HAWAII COUNTY This is a Civil Defense Message. This is a Tropical Cyclone information update for Sunday 08-23-2026 at 05:25 PM. The National Weather Service 5:00 bulletin reports Tropical Storm Moke has weakened and is now a Tropical Depression. Currently Moke is located approximately 335 miles southeast of Hilo and moving west at 14mph. Moke is presently producing winds of 35 mph. Although the system has weakened and the wind hazard has decreased, Moke continues to present with the potential for heavy rains and possible flood conditions. The Flood Watch for Hawaii Island is forecast to remain in effect through tomorrow afternoon. Of particular concern for possible flooding are the areas of Kau that were significantly impacted by Hurricane Lala and where ground conditions remain saturated. For those in need of shelter assistance, the Naalehu School Gym and Robert Herkes Gym in Pahala will remain open through tonight and into tomorrow. Please continue to monitor local radio broadcasts for additional updates and official advisories in your area. If you have any questions or require assistance, please contact the Hawaii County Civil Defense Agency at (808) 935-0031 or visit the Civil Defense website. Thank you for listening and have a safe day. This is your Hawaii County Civil Defense Agency. Info @ https://hawaiicounty.gov/civil-defense for more information. For more information, please visit the County of Hawaii Hazard Impact Map. 📡 Source: noreply@everbridge.net 🔍 More Info: sshsearch.com 📧 Report Updates: sshreport.com #hawaii #civildefense #emergency #alert