Public Tropical Cyclone Advisory
939 WTPA32 PHFO 170835 TCPCP2 BULLETIN Tropical Storm Lala Advisory Number 20 NWS Central Pacific Hurricane Center Honolulu HI CP012026 Issued by NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL 1100 PM HST Sun Aug 16 2026 ...LALA HOLDING STEADY AS IT CONTINUES WESTWARD AWAY FROM THE MAIN HAWAIIAN ISLANDS... SUMMARY OF 1100 PM HST...0900 UTC...INFORMATION ----------------------------------------------- LOCATION...20.7N 162.6W ABOUT 305 MI...490 KM W OF HONOLULU HAWAII ABOUT 225 MI...360 KM WSW OF LIHUE HAWAII MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...60 MPH...95 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...W OR 270 DEGREES AT 13 MPH...20 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...997 MB...29.44 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect. Interests in the Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument should monitor the progress of Lala. DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK ---------------------- At 1100 PM HST (0900 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Lala was located near latitude 20.7 North, longitude 162.6 West. Lala is moving toward the west near 13 mph (20 km/h). A westward motion is forecast through Tuesday, followed by a turn toward the west-northwest on Wednesday. Maximum sustained winds are near 60 mph (95 km/h) with higher gusts. Little change in intensity is expected over the next day or so. Some restrengthening is expected thereafter, and Lala is forecast to become a hurricane again by Wednesday. Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 105 miles (165 km) from the center. The estimated minimum central pressure is 997 mb (29.44 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- Key messages for Lala can be found in the Tropical Cyclone Discussion under AWIPS header HFOTCDCP2 and WMO header WTPA42 PHFO. RAINFALL: From Maui to Kauai County, an additional 1 to 3 inches of rainfall is possible, which may produce localized areas of flooding and mudslides, especially in areas of steep terrain. For a complete depiction of forecast rainfall associated with Lala, please see the National Weather Service Storm Total Rainfall Graphic available at hurricanes.gov/graphics_cp2.shtml?rainqpf For a list of rainfall observations and wind reports associated with Lala, see the companion storm summary at WBCSCCNS2 with the WMO header ACUS42 KWBC or at the following link: www.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov/discussions/nfdscc2.html. SURF: Large waves generated by Lala will continue to trend down from east to west across the Hawaiian waters through Monday. Life-threatening surf and rip current conditions will continue into Monday. Please consult products from your local weather office. NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 500 AM HST.