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Tropical Storm Lowell Advisory Number  18
NWS Central Pacific Hurricane Center Honolulu HI   EP122026
Issued by NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL
500 PM HST Mon Aug 31 2026
 
...LOWELL FORECAST TO BECOME A HURRICANE SOON AND INTENSIFY RAPIDLY
THEREAFTER...
 
 
SUMMARY OF 500 PM HST...0300 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...13.0N 147.4W
ABOUT 690 MI...1110 KM SE OF HILO HAWAII
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...70 MPH...110 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...W OR 280 DEGREES AT 10 MPH...17 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...993 MB...29.33 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 13.0 North, longitude 147.4 West. Lowell is 
moving toward the west near 10 mph (17 km/h). A west to 
west-northwest motion is expected to continue during the next 
several days. 
 
Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 70 mph (110 km/h) 
with higher gusts. Rapid intensification is forecast over the next 
day or two, 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 993 mb (29.33 inches).
 
 
HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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SURF: Swells generated by Lowell are likely to affect portions of
the Hawaiian Islands beginning later this week. These swells are
likely to 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 1100 PM HST.
 
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Forecaster Gibbs
 
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