Issued at 500 PM HST Mon Aug 24 2026
164 WTPA43 PHFO 250241 TCDCP3 Tropical Depression Moke Discussion 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 An earlier burst of convection appears to have helped Moke maintain its status as a tropical depression for now. ASCAT-C data near 2100 UTC showed it still has a stretched, but well-enough defined circulation, with maximum believable winds near 30 kt. Therefore, the initial intensity is held at that value for this forecast advisory. Since then, another convective burst has formed north of Moke's center, but recent visible imagery also indicates that center has become less well-defined over time. All models continue to indicate that Moke will become post-tropical very soon. In fact, based on recent trends it may open into a remnant trough of low pressure tonight before it totally loses its deep convection. Regardless, no significant changes were made to the NHC forecast with the models in good agreement on the forecast for the next day or so. FORECAST POSITIONS AND MAX WINDS INIT 25/0300Z 16.0N 163.0W 30 KT 35 MPH 12H 25/1200Z 16.0N 165.0W 30 KT 35 MPH...POST-TROP/REMNT LOW 24H 26/0000Z...DISSIPATED $$ Forecaster D. Zelinsky
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