Public Tropical Cyclone Advisory
650 WTPZ32 KNHC 272045 TCPEP2 BULLETIN Tropical Storm Lowell Advisory Number 1 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL EP122026 1100 AM HST Thu Aug 27 2026 ...TROPICAL STORM LOWELL FORMS IN THE OPEN EASTERN PACIFIC... SUMMARY OF 1100 AM HST...2100 UTC...INFORMATION ----------------------------------------------- LOCATION...11.3N 133.8W ABOUT 1765 MI...2840 KM WSW OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...40 MPH...65 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...ENE OR 65 DEGREES AT 5 MPH...7 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1006 MB...29.71 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect. DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK ---------------------- At 1100 AM HST (2100 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Lowell was located near latitude 11.3 North, longitude 133.8 West. Lowell is moving toward the east-northeast near 5 mph (7 km/h). A gradual turn toward the north is expected by Friday, with a westward motion expected by Saturday. Recent satellite wind data indicate that maximum sustained winds are near 40 mph (65 km/h) with higher gusts. Strengthening is likely during the next several days, and Lowell could become a hurricane by Saturday night. Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 60 miles (95 km) from the center. The estimated minimum central pressure is 1006 mb (29.71 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- None NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 500 PM HST.