000 WTPA32 PHFO 270843 TCPCP2 BULLETIN Tropical Storm Lala Advisory Number 60 NWS Central Pacific Hurricane Center Honolulu HI CP012026 Issued by NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL 1100 PM HST Wed Aug 26 2026 ...LALA DRIFTING NORTHWARD... SUMMARY OF 1100 PM HST...0900 UTC...INFORMATION ----------------------------------------------- LOCATION...37.0N 178.3W ABOUT 595 MI...955 KM N OF KURE ATOLL MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...45 MPH...75 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...N OR 360 DEGREES AT 6 MPH...9 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...999 MB...29.50 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect. DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK ---------------------- At 1100 PM HST (0900 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Lala was located near latitude 37.0 North, longitude 178.3 West. Lala is moving toward the north near 6 mph (9 km/h). A northward to north-northwestward motion is expected through Thursday, followed by a gradual turn toward the west-northwest Thursday night and Friday. On the forecast track, Lala is forecast to cross the International Date line in about 30 to 36 h. Maximum sustained winds are near 45 mph (75 km/h) with higher gusts. Gradual weakening is expected during the next couple of days, and Lala is forecast to become a post-tropical remnant low Thursday night or Friday morning. Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 125 miles (205 km) from the center. The estimated minimum central pressure is 999 mb (29.50 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- None. NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 500 AM HST. $$ Forecaster Adams