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WTPZ32 KNHC 300230
TCPEP2

BULLETIN
Tropical Storm Lowell Advisory Number  10
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       EP122026
500 PM HST Sat Aug 29 2026

...LOWELL STRENGTHENS SLIGHTLY...


SUMMARY OF 500 PM HST...0300 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...13.2N 138.1W
ABOUT 1210 MI...1950 KM ESE OF HILO HAWAII
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...50 MPH...85 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...W OR 270 DEGREES AT 9 MPH...15 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1001 MB...29.56 INCHES


WATCHES AND WARNINGS
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There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect.


DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK
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At 500 PM HST (0300 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Lowell was
located near latitude 13.2 North, longitude 138.1 West. Lowell is
moving toward the west near 9 mph (15 km/h), and this general
motion will continue during the next several days.

Maximum sustained winds are near 50 mph (85 km/h) with higher gusts.
Gradual strengthening is expected during the next few days, and
Lowell could become a hurricane by Monday or Monday night.

Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 70 miles (110 km)
from the center.

The estimated minimum central pressure is 1001 mb (29.56 inches).


HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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None


NEXT ADVISORY
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Next complete advisory at 1100 PM HST.

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Forecaster Gibbs