First Alert Forecast: Tropical Storm Moke expected to bring heavy rain and gusty winds to the Big Island today

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – A Flood Watch goes into effect for the Big Island at midnight Saturday night. A Wind Advisory is in effect for parts of the Big Island and Maui County through 6 PM HST Sunday. Tropical Storm Moke has weakened slightly. It’s expected to pass well south of the state, however it is expected to bring heavy rain and gusty winds to the Big Island through Monday, the gusty winds extend to Maui County . Drier trade wind weather will return Tuesday.

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Surf along E and SE shores gradually builds in response to strengthening trades and short period fresh swell emanating from Tropical Storm Moke. Waves produced by Moke could get to advisory levels. A small N/NW pulse is possible from Hurricane Lala through Monday. A series of south swells is expected to move in through the week.

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