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NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER and
CENTRAL PACIFIC HURRICANE CENTER NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER and
CENTRAL PACIFIC HURRICANE CTR NHC

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National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Updated Mon, 31 Aug 2026 10:50 UTC (just now)

Hurricane Karina

As of 11:00 PM HST Sun Aug 30

1 hr & 50 min ago

Max Sustained Winds: 145 mph
Location: Pacific - ABOUT 1020 MI...1640 KM WSW OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA
Movement: W at 9 mph
Minimum Pressure: 942 mb

...KARINA INTENSIFIES INTO A CATEGORY 4 HURRICANE AS IT CONTINUES WESTWARD...

Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 145 mph (230 km/h) with higher gusts. Karina is a category 4 hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale. Additional strengthening is possible on Monday, followed by fluctuations in intensity through the middle part of this week.

5-Day Expected Cone Graphic for Karina

Tropical Storm Lowell

As of 11:00 PM HST Sun Aug 30

1 hr & 50 min ago

Max Sustained Winds: 60 mph
Location: Pacific - ABOUT 855 MI...1380 KM ESE OF HILO HAWAII
Movement: W at 12 mph
Minimum Pressure: 997 mb

...LOWELL STRENGTHENS SLIGHTLY ON A WESTWARD TRACK...

Maximum sustained winds are near 60 mph (95 km/h) with higher gusts. Gradual strengthening is expected during the next few days, and Lowell could become a hurricane by Monday night or Tuesday.

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5-Day Expected Cone Graphic for Lowell

News of the Day & Outlooks

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Preparedness Resources

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Graphical Tropical Weather Outlook (Static Images)

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Atlantic - Caribbean Sea - Gulf of America

Tropical Weather Outlook

7-day formation potential of weather disturbances.

Updated 200 AM EDT Mon Aug 31 2026 En Español

Tropical Weather Discussion

Technical analysis of current basin-wide conditions.

Updated 1215 UTC Mon Aug 31 2026

There are no tropical cyclones in the Atlantic at this time.

Eastern North Pacific
(East of 140°W)

Tropical Weather Outlook

7-day formation potential of weather disturbances.

Updated 1100 PM PDT Sun Aug 30 2026

Tropical Weather Discussion

Technical analysis of current basin-wide conditions.

Updated 1005 UTC Mon Aug 31 2026

Hurricane Karina

...KARINA INTENSIFIES INTO A CATEGORY 4 HURRICANE AS IT CONTINUES WESTWARD...

Current Stats
as of 1 hr & 50 min ago

11:00 PM HST Sun Aug 30

Location: 17.2°N 124.4°W
Moving: W at 9 mph
Min pressure: 942 mb
Max sustained: 145 mph

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Other Resources

Satellite Buoys Grids Storm Archive

Advisories & Forecasts

Public Advisory #16 1 hr & 50 min ago • 1100 PM HST

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Adviso Publico #16 hace 1 h y 50 min • 1100 PM HST

Forecast Advisory #16 1 hr & 50 min ago • 0900 UTC

Forecast Discussion #16 1 hr & 50 min ago • 1100 PM HST

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Pronóstico Discusión #16 hace 1 h y 50 min • 1100 PM HST

Wind Speed Probabilities #16 1 hr & 50 min ago • 0900 UTC

Maps & Graphics

Wind Speed Probabilities

Arrival Time of Winds

Interactive Cone

Warnings/Cone Static Images

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Experimental Cone Interactive Map

Warnings and Surface Wind

Central North Pacific
(140°W to 180°)

Tropical Weather Outlook

7-day formation potential of weather disturbances.

Updated 800 PM HST Sun Aug 30 2026

Tropical Storm Lowell

...LOWELL STRENGTHENS SLIGHTLY ON A WESTWARD TRACK...

Current Stats
as of 1 hr & 50 min ago

11:00 PM HST Sun Aug 30

Location: 13.0°N 144.2°W
Moving: W at 12 mph
Min pressure: 997 mb
Max sustained: 60 mph

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Other Resources

Satellite Buoys Grids Storm Archive

Advisories & Forecasts

Public Advisory #15 1 hr & 50 min ago • 1100 PM HST

Forecast Advisory #15 1 hr & 50 min ago • 0900 UTC

Forecast Discussion #15 1 hr & 50 min ago • 1100 PM HST

Wind Speed Probabilities #15 1 hr & 50 min ago • 0900 UTC

Maps & Graphics

Mensajes Claves

Wind Speed Probabilities

Arrival Time of Winds

Interactive Cone

Warnings/Cone Static Images

Warnings/Cone Interactive Map

Experimental Cone Static Images

Experimental Cone Interactive Map

Warnings and Surface Wind

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