Hurricane Lowell

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WTPA34 PHFO 030857
TCPCP4
 
BULLETIN
Hurricane Lowell Advisory Number  28
NWS Central Pacific Hurricane Center Honolulu HI   EP122026
Issued by NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL
1100 PM HST Wed Sep 02 2026
 
...LOWELL FORECAST TO REMAIN A MAJOR HURRICANE FOR THE NEXT SEVERAL 
DAYS...
 
 
SUMMARY OF 1100 PM HST...0900 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...13.3N 156.3W
ABOUT 450 MI...725 KM S OF HILO HAWAII
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...145 MPH...230 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...W OR 270 DEGREES AT 10 MPH...17 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...941 MB...27.79 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 1100 PM HST (0900 UTC), the center of Hurricane Lowell was
located near latitude 13.3 North, longitude 156.3 West. Lowell is
moving toward the west near 10 mph (17 km/h). This general motion 
with a gradual decrease in forward speed is expected during the next
few days.
 
Maximum sustained winds are near 145 mph (230 km/h) with higher
gusts.  Lowell is a category 4 hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson
Hurricane Wind Scale.  Some fluctuations in intensity are expected
during the next few days. However, Lowell is expected to remain a
major hurricane for the next several days.
 
Hurricane-force winds extend outward up to 40 miles (65 km) from the
center and tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 105 miles
(165 km).
 
The estimated minimum central pressure is 941 mb (27.79 inches).
 
 
HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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Key messages for Lowell can be found in the Tropical Cyclone
Discussion under AWIPS header HFOTCDCP4 and WMO header WTPA44 
KPHFO. 

SURF: Swells generated by Lowell are spreading northward and will
affect portions of the Hawaiian Islands during the next several
days. These swells are likely to cause life-threatening surf and
rip current conditions. Please consult products from your local
weather office.
 
 
NEXT ADVISORY
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Next complete advisory at 500 AM HST.
 
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Forecaster Blake