(NEW YORK) -- Tropical Storm Moke continues to churn in open waters in the Central Pacific, just days after Hurricane Lala left widespread destruction across Hawaii.

The new system is currently located about 755 miles southeast of Hilo, Hawaii, with winds of 50 mph.

It is moving west-northwest at 12 mph and is expected to pass south of the Hawaiian islands through the weekend into early next week.

Moke is forecast to remain at tropical storm strength through next Wednesday before weakening Thursday.

On the current forecast track, rain and gusty winds will arrive to the Big Island Saturday night and continue through the beginning of next week.

The storm is expected to produce rainfall totals of 5 to 10 inches, with maximum amounts of 15 inches across the Big Island.

Rainfall totals of 1 to 3 inches, with maximum amounts of 5, are expected across the remainder of the Hawaiian islands.

This rainfall may produce life threatening flooding and mudslides, especially in steep terrain and over areas that were affected recently by Hurricane Lala.

Lala moved south of the Big Island on Sunday as a Category 1 hurricane, damaging or destroying more than 100 homes and cutting off some communities, according to the governor. The storm dumped more than a foot of rain over parts of the state, with the highest elevations getting more than 40 inches. Thousands on the Big Island are still without power.

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(WASHINGTON) -- A federal judge on Friday struck down the Trump administration’s policy suspending immigrant visa issuance for nationals of 75 countries, setting aside refusals based solely on the policy and requiring those cases to be reconsidered by consular officers under the normal immigration laws.

U.S. District Judge Jeannette A. Vargas said the policy, announced by the State Department in January, "is contrary to law and was issued in excess of Secretary Rubio's statutory authority."

The directive instructed U.S. embassies and consulates to suspend immigrant visa adjudications while the State Department reassessed its vetting procedures under existing immigration law.

The State Department said in January the pause was intended to "prevent the entry of foreign nationals who would take welfare and public benefits."

Vargas said Friday the policy conflicts with federal immigration law, which gives consular officers "exclusive authority and discretion" to determine whether an immigrant is eligible for a visa.

"The Policy, which categorically prohibits the issuance of immigrant visas based upon the nationality of the applicant, represents a direct abrogation of this statutory scheme," Vargas wrote.

The judge's order also vacates visa denials that were based solely on the policy. 

"The suspension of lawful visa processing across 75 countries separated spouses, parents, and children who were simply following the legal immigration process," said Anna Gallagher, executive director of the Catholic Legal Immigration Network Inc., the group that filed the lawsuit challenging the policy.

"Catholic social teaching calls us to uphold the dignity of every person and recognize the family as the foundation of society," Gallagher added. "Today's decision affirms both those values and the rule of law, allowing families to once again move forward toward reunification."

The State Department did not immediately respond to ABC News' request for comment, nor has it indicated it is going to appeal the decision.

"The Trump administration is bringing an end to the abuse of America’s immigration system by those who would extract wealth from the American people," a State Department spokesman said in a statement when the policy was announced. "The State Department will use its long-standing authority to deem ineligible potential immigrants who would become a public charge on the United States and exploit the generosity of the American people."

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Celebration of Life Memorial Visitation will be held Wednesday, August 26 from 5-7:00 PM at Mueller Funeral Home in Ottawa. Private burial will be at a later date.

James was born January 8, 1949 in Ottawa to Frank R. and Ruth S. (McGinnis) Bradish. He was a graduate of Ottawa High School. He married Karen N. Brandner on November 25, 1967 at St. Patrick’s Church in Ottawa. James worked, for 35 years, as a CNC operator at Johnson Pattern and Machine in Ottawa, IL, and as a Supervisor at Mennie Machine Co in Mark, IL. In his free time, he enjoyed bowling, shooting pool and watching sports.

Survivors include his two children, James D. Deke Bradish and Jamie R. Mignone, both of Peru, IL; two grandsons, Kyle Bartolucci of Oglesby, IL and Cody Grooms of LaSalle, IL; and one great-grandson, Ivan James Bartolucci of Oglesby, IL; one sister, Carole (Terry) Fischer of Ottawa, IL; and one brother, Frank (Peg) Bradish of Indio, CA.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Karen; his parents; and his brother, Robert (Laurie) Bradish.

Memorials may be directed to the family.

You may sign the online guestbook and share remembrances at www.MuellerFH.com. Mueller Funeral Home and Crematory 800 First Avenue, Ottawa, IL 61350 815-434-4433.

Mary Ann Sladek was a devoted wife and grandmother. She loved attending the grandkids sporting events. She retired from Norrie accounting as a tax preparer and spent many winters in Lake Placid Florida with her husband Jim and made numerous friends.

The family will have a private memorial .

You may sign the online guestbook and share remembrances at www.MuellerFH.com. Mueller Funeral Home and Crematory 800 First Avenue, Ottawa, IL 61350 815-434-4433

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