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WTPZ32 KNHC 291437
TCPEP2
 
BULLETIN
Tropical Storm Lowell Advisory Number   8
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       EP122026
500 AM HST Sat Aug 29 2026
 
...LOWELL MOVING WESTWARD WITH LITTLE CHANGE IN STRENGTH...
 
 
SUMMARY OF 500 AM HST...1500 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...12.8N 135.7W
ABOUT 1370 MI...2205 KM ESE OF HILO HAWAII
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...45 MPH...75 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...W OR 280 DEGREES AT 8 MPH...13 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1003 MB...29.62 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 500 AM HST (1500 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Lowell was
located near latitude 12.8 North, longitude 135.7 West. Lowell is
moving toward the west near 8 mph (13 km/h). This general motion,
along with a gradual increase in forward speed, is expected during
the next several days.
 
Maximum sustained winds are near 45 mph (75 km/h) with higher gusts.
Gradual strengthening is expected during the weekend, and Lowell
could become a hurricane by Monday or Monday night.

Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 70 miles (110 km)
mainly to the west of the center.
 
The estimated minimum central pressure is 1003 mb (29.62 inches).
 
 
HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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None
 
 
NEXT ADVISORY
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Next complete advisory at 1100 AM HST.
 
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Forecaster Beven