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WTPZ32 KNHC 282034
TCPEP2
 
BULLETIN
Tropical Storm Lowell Advisory Number   5
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       EP122026
1100 AM HST Fri Aug 28 2026
 
...LOWELL STARTING ITS WESTWARD TURN...
 
 
SUMMARY OF 1100 AM HST...2100 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...12.5N 133.4W
ABOUT 1520 MI...2450 KM ESE OF HILO HAWAII
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...45 MPH...75 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...NW OR 305 DEGREES AT 5 MPH...7 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 1100 AM HST (2100 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Lowell was
located near latitude 12.5 North, longitude 133.4 West. Lowell is
moving toward the northwest near 5 mph (7 km/h). A turn toward the 
west is expected by tonight, and a westward motion at a faster 
forward speed is expected over the weekend.
 
Maximum sustained winds are near 45 mph (75 km/h) with higher gusts.
Little change in strength is expected through tonight. However, 
strengthening is expected to begin on Saturday, and Lowell could 
become a hurricane by Sunday night or Monday.
 
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 500 PM HST.
 
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Forecaster Beven