Public Tropical Cyclone Advisory
Issued by NWS
Issued by NWS
423 WTPA34 PHFO 311454 TCPCP4 BULLETIN Tropical Storm Lowell Advisory Number 16 NWS Central Pacific Hurricane Center Honolulu HI EP122026 Issued by NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL 500 AM HST Mon Aug 31 2026 ...LOWELL FORECAST TO RAPIDLY INTENSIFY OVER THE NEXT DAY OR TWO... SUMMARY OF 500 AM HST...1500 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...12.8N 145.7W ABOUT 785 MI...1260 KM SE OF HILO HAWAII MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...65 MPH...100 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...W OR 260 DEGREES AT 14 MPH...22 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...995 MB...29.39 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect. DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK ---------------------- At 500 AM HST (1500 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Lowell was located near latitude 12.8 North, longitude 145.7 West. Lowell is moving toward the west near 14 mph (22 km/h) and this motion is expected to continue during the next two to three days. Thereafter, a gradual turn toward the west-northwest is forecast. Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 65 mph (100 km/h) with higher gusts. Rapid intensification is forecast over the next 48 hours, and Lowell is expected to become a major hurricane by Wednesday. Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 90 miles (150 km) from the center. The estimated minimum central pressure is 995 mb (29.39 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- SURF: Swells generated by Lowell are likely to affect portions of the Hawaiian Islands beginning around mid-week. These swells are likely to cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions. Please consult products from your local weather office. NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 1100 AM HST. $$ Forecaster Hagen