Public Tropical Cyclone Advisory
112 WTPA33 PHFO 210234 TCPCP3 BULLETIN Tropical Depression Two-C Advisory Number 3 NWS Central Pacific Hurricane Center Honolulu HI CP022026 Issued by NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL 500 PM HST Thu Aug 20 2026 ...TROPICAL DEPRESSION COULD BRING HEAVY RAINFALL TO PORTIONS OF THE HAWAIIAN ISLANDS THIS WEEKEND AND EARLY NEXT WEEK... SUMMARY OF 500 PM HST...0300 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...12.9N 145.0W ABOUT 815 MI...1315 KM SE OF HILO HAWAII MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...35 MPH...55 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 290 DEGREES AT 14 MPH...22 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1006 MB...29.71 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect. Interests in the Hawaiian Islands should closely monitor the progress of this system. Watches may be required for a portion of the Hawaiian Islands tonight or Friday. DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK ---------------------- At 500 PM HST (0300 UTC), the center of Tropical Depression Two-C was located near latitude 12.9 North, longitude 145.0 West. The depression is moving toward the west-northwest near 14 mph (22 km/h), and this general motion is expected to persist during the next few days. A gradual turn to the west is forecast thereafter, with the center of the system passing south of the Big Island of Hawaii this weekend, then the smaller main Hawaiian Islands early next week. Maximum sustained winds are near 35 mph (55 km/h) with higher gusts. Gradual strengthening is forecast over the couple of days, and the depression is expected become a tropical storm by tonight. The estimated minimum central pressure is 1006 mb (29.71 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- Key messages for Tropical Depression Two-C can be found in the Tropical Cyclone Discussion under AWIPS header HFOTCDCP3 and WMO header WTPA43 PHFO. RAINFALL: The Tropical Depression is expected to produce rainfall totals of 5 to 10 inches with maximum amounts of 15 inches across the Big Island. Rainfall totals of 1 to 2 inches with maximum amounts of 3 inches are expected on eastern Maui. For the remainder of the islands, 1 to 2 inches of rain are possible. This rainfall may produce life-threatening flooding and mudslides, especially in steep terrain and over areas that were affected recently by Lala. For a complete depiction of forecast rainfall associated with Tropical Depression Two-C, please see the National Weather Service Storm Total Rainfall Graphic available at hurricanes.gov/graphics_cp3.shtml?rainqpf. SURF: Swells generated by the depression are expected to affect portions of the Hawaiian Islands ths weekend, and could cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions. Please consult products from your local weather office. NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 1100 PM HST.