Public Tropical Cyclone Advisory
041 WTPA32 PHFO 171454 TCPCP2 BULLETIN Tropical Storm Lala Advisory Number 21 NWS Central Pacific Hurricane Center Honolulu HI CP012026 Issued by NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL 500 AM HST Mon Aug 17 2026 ...LALA CONTINUES TO MOVE FURTHER WESTWARD AWAY FROM THE MAIN HAWAIIAN ISLANDS... SUMMARY OF 500 AM HST...1500 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...20.4N 163.4W ABOUT 360 MI...580 KM W OF HONOLULU HAWAII ABOUT 280 MI...450 KM WSW OF LIHUE HAWAII MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...60 MPH...95 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...W OR 265 DEGREES AT 12 MPH...19 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 500 AM HST (1500 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Lala was located near latitude 20.4 North, longitude 163.4 West. Lala is moving toward the west near 12 mph (19 km/h). A westward motion is forecast through Tuesday, followed by a turn toward the west-northwest or northwest on Wednesday. Maximum sustained winds are near 60 mph (95 km/h) with higher gusts. Fluctuations in intensity are possible 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 ---------------------- SURF: Large waves generated by Lala will continue to trend down from east to west across the Hawaiian waters, but life-threatening surf and rip current conditions will persist through today. Please consult products from your local weather office. NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 1100 AM HST.