Hurricane Lowell

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WTPA34 PHFO 082032
TCPCP4
 
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Hurricane Lowell Advisory Number  51
NWS Central Pacific Hurricane Center Honolulu HI   EP122026
Issued by NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL
1100 AM HST Tue Sep 08 2026
 
...FLASH FLOODING THREAT REMAINS IN THE HAWAIIAN ISLANDS DUE TO
LOWELL...
 
 
SUMMARY OF 1100 AM HST...2100 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...25.1N 160.8W
ABOUT 230 MI...375 KM NNW OF LIHUE HAWAII
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...75 MPH...120 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...N OR 355 DEGREES AT 15 MPH...24 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...979 MB...28.91 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 AM HST (2100 UTC), the center of Hurricane Lowell was
located near latitude 25.1 North, longitude 160.8 West.  Lowell is
moving toward the north near 15 mph (24 km/h).  This general motion 
is forecast through today, taking the core of Lowell farther from
Kauai County.  Lowell is then forecast to turn toward the northwest
and west and slow down on Wednesday and Thursday after passing the
main Hawaiian Islands.
 
Maximum sustained winds have decreased to near 75 mph (120 km/h) 
with higher gusts.  Gradual weakening is forecast during the next 
few days.
 
Hurricane-force winds extend outward up to 60 miles (95 km) from the
center and tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 205 miles
(335 km).
 
The estimated minimum central pressure is 979 mb (28.91 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
PHFO.
 
RAINFALL: Hurricane Lowell is expected to produce additional 
rainfall totals of 1 to 3 inches for Kauai, with maximum storm 
totals of 24 inches possible. For the Big Island, an additional 3 to 
6 inches of rain is expected with isolated storm totals of 8 inches 
possible. For Oahu and Maui counties, an additional 1 to 3 inches of 
rain is expected with isolated storm totals of 8 inches possible. 
This may produce areas of flooding for urban and low-lying regions, 
with significant flash flooding and mudslides possible across 
portions of the Big Island.

For a complete depiction of forecast rainfall associated with
Hurricane Lowell, please see the National Weather Service Storm
Total Rainfall Graphic available at
https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/graphics_cp4.shtml?rainqpf

For a list of rainfall observations (and wind reports) associated 
with Hurricane Lowell, see the companion storm summary at WBCSCCNS4 
with the WMO header ACUS42 KWBC or at the following link:
www.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov/discussions/nfdscc4.html
 
SURF: Swells from Lowell will continue to generate life-threatening
surf and rip current conditions during the next few days across many
of the Hawaiian Islands. Please consult products from your local
weather office.
 
 
NEXT ADVISORY
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Next complete advisory at 500 PM HST.
 
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Forecaster Blake