Big Island flood watch has been canceled as Tropical Depression Moke continues to weaken and move farther from Hawaiʻi, according to the National Weather Service.
Updated 4:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 24.
Big Island flood watch canceled
Forecasters said the flood watch for Hawaiʻi Island was lifted Monday afternoon. As of the 11 a.m. advisory, Moke was about 515 miles east of Johnston Atoll, which sits roughly 843 nautical miles southwest of Hilo.
Moke has picked up forward speed and is heading west at 16 mph. Continued weakening is expected, and the system is forecast to degrade into a remnant low by Tuesday while tracking well south of the rest of the Hawaiian Islands.
The storm developed into Tropical Depression Moke earlier in the day, bringing initial concerns about heavy rain and flooding.
Hele-On bus service changes
The following Hele-On bus routes are canceled for Monday:
- Routes 2, 10, 12 and 90.
- Route 75 at 6:15 a.m. southbound to Kona.
- Route 75 at 3:03 p.m. northbound to Kapaʻau.
All other fixed routes are expected to operate on regular schedules, but riders should prepare for possible delays, detours, or additional cancellations with little notice.
If Kamehameha Avenue in Hilo floods, the park-and-ride location there will shift to the Kuawa Park parking lot.
Stay informed and prepared
Residents are encouraged to monitor local radio for updates and official advisories. For more information, contact Hawaiʻi County Civil Defense at 808-935-0031 or visit the Civil Defense website for storm resources.
The National Weather Service Honolulu forecast office website provides community-specific forecasts and any new advisories, watches, or warnings.
