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WTPA33 PHFO 210845
TCPCP3
 
BULLETIN
Tropical Depression Two-C Advisory Number   4
NWS Central Pacific Hurricane Center Honolulu HI   CP022026
Issued by NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL
1100 PM HST Thu Aug 20 2026
 
...TROPICAL DEPRESSION COULD BRING HEAVY RAINFALL AND WINDY 
CONDITIONS TO PORTIONS OF THE HAWAIIAN ISLANDS THIS WEEKEND AND 
EARLY NEXT WEEK...
 
 
SUMMARY OF 1100 PM HST...0900 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...13.0N 145.6W
ABOUT 780 MI...1255 KM SE OF HILO HAWAII
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...35 MPH...55 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 290 DEGREES AT 10 MPH...17 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1006 MB...29.71 INCHES
 
 
WATCHES AND WARNINGS
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There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect.
 
Interests in the Hawaiian Islands should closely monitor the
progress of this system. 
 
 
DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK
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At 1100 PM HST (0900 UTC), the center of Tropical Depression Two-C 
was located near latitude 13.0 North, longitude 145.6 West. The 
depression is moving toward the west-northwest near 10 mph (17 
km/h). This general motion is expected to persist over the next 
several days, with the center of the system passing south of the Big 
Island of Hawaii this weekend, then the smaller main Hawaiian 
Islands by early next week.
 
Maximum sustained winds are near 35 mph (55 km/h) with higher gusts. 
Gradual strengthening is forecast over the couple of days, and the 
depression is forecast to become a tropical storm on Friday.
 
The estimated minimum central pressure is 1006 mb (29.71 inches).
 
 
HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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Key messages for Tropical Depression Two-C can be found in
the Tropical Cyclone Discussion under AWIPS header HFOTCDCP3 and
WMO header WTPA43 PHFO.
 
RAINFALL: The tropical depression is expected to produce rainfall 
totals of 5 to 10 inches with maximum amounts of 15 inches across 
the Big Island.  Rainfall totals of 1 to 2 inches with maximum 
amounts of 3 inches are expected on windward Maui. For the remainder 
of the islands, 1 to 2 inches of rain are possible. This rainfall 
may produce life-threatening flooding and mudslides, especially in 
steep terrain and over areas that were affected recently by Lala.

For a complete depiction of forecast rainfall associated with
Tropical Depression Two-C, please see the National Weather Service
Storm Total Rainfall Graphic available at
hurricanes.gov/graphics_cp3.shtml?rainqpf.
 
SURF: Swells generated by the depression are expected to affect
portions of the Hawaiian Islands ths weekend, and could 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 Evans/Gibbs