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WTPZ32 KNHC 290240
TCPEP2
 
BULLETIN
Tropical Storm Lowell Advisory Number   6
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       EP122026
500 PM HST Fri Aug 28 2026
 
...LOWELL HOLDING STEADY ON A WESTWARD TRACK...
 
 
SUMMARY OF 500 PM HST...0300 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...12.5N 134.2W
ABOUT 1470 MI...2370 KM ESE OF HILO HAWAII
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...45 MPH...75 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...W OR 275 DEGREES AT 7 MPH...11 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 PM HST (0300 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Lowell was
located near latitude 12.5 North, longitude 134.2 West. Lowell is
moving toward the west near 7 mph (11 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 to begin on Saturday, and Lowell 
could become a hurricane by Monday.
 
Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 70 miles (110 km)
from 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 PM HST.
 
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Forecaster Gibbs