000
WTPA34 PHFO 312038
TCPCP4
 
BULLETIN
Tropical Storm Lowell Advisory Number  17
NWS Central Pacific Hurricane Center Honolulu HI   EP122026
Issued by NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL
1100 AM HST Mon Aug 31 2026
 
...LOWELL FORECAST TO INTENSIFY RAPIDLY OVER THE NEXT DAY OR
TWO...
 
 
SUMMARY OF 1100 AM HST...2100 UTC...INFORMATION
-----------------------------------------------
LOCATION...12.9N 146.5W
ABOUT 740 MI...1190 KM SE OF HILO HAWAII
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...65 MPH...100 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...W OR 265 DEGREES AT 13 MPH...20 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...995 MB...29.39 INCHES
 
 
WATCHES AND WARNINGS
--------------------
There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect.
 
 
DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK
----------------------
At 1100 AM HST (2100 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Lowell was
located near latitude 12.9 North, longitude 146.5 West. Lowell is
moving toward the west near 13 mph (20 km/h). A motion between west 
and west-northwest is expected for the next few days.
 
Maximum sustained winds are near 65 mph (100 km/h) with higher
gusts. Rapid intensification is forecast over the next 48 hours, and 
Lowell is expected to become a major hurricane by Wednesday.
 
Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 90 miles (150 km)
from the center.
 
The estimated minimum central pressure is 995 mb (29.39 inches).
 
 
HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
----------------------
SURF:  Swells generated by Lowell are likely to affect portions of
the Hawaiian Islands beginning around mid-week.  These swells are
likely to cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions.
Please consult products from your local weather office.
 
 
NEXT ADVISORY
-------------
Next complete advisory at 500 PM HST.
 
$$
Forecaster Hagen