Civil Defense Message for Sunday 08-23-2026 at 10:05 AM
This is a Civil Defense Message for Sunday 08-23-2026 at 10:05 AM.
Tropical Storm Moke is forecast to pass South of Hawaii Island today. Maximum sustained winds of 45 mph extend outward up to 90 miles as Tropical Storm Moke moves West at 15 mph.
There are currently no coastal watches or warnings associated with Tropical Storm Moke but there is a Flood Watch for Hawaii Island through Monday. However, heavy rain, 5 to 10 inches, and wind, especially at higher elevations, are forecast to impact Hawaii Island today through Monday.
As a precaution, you should stay off the roads and shelter in place today. Or you can take shelter at one of the following locations:
- Yano Hall in Captain Cook
- Naalehu Elementary School
- Robert Herkes Gym in Pahala
- Keaau Armory
- Puueo Community Center in Wainaku
- Correction to the shelter list. It is the Pahoa Senior Center and not the Pahala Senior Center as previously announced.
Please remember that the Central Pacific is in hurricane season from June 1st to November 30th. Please take this time to review your family emergency plan for hurricanes and your emergency kit. Please visit the Tropical Cyclone Resources available at the Civil Defense website. Info @ https://hawaiicounty.gov/civil-defense.
