Public Tropical Cyclone Advisory
138 WTPA32 PHFO 280237 TCPCP2 BULLETIN Tropical Storm Lala Advisory Number 63 NWS Central Pacific Hurricane Center Honolulu HI CP012026 Issued by NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL 500 PM HST Thu Aug 27 2026 ...LALA SLOWLY WEAKENING AND SOON TO BECOME POST-TROPICAL... SUMMARY OF 500 PM HST...0300 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...37.8N 179.2W ABOUT 650 MI...1050 KM N OF KURE ATOLL MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...40 MPH...65 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...NNW OR 330 DEGREES AT 5 MPH...7 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1002 MB...29.59 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect. DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK ---------------------- At 500 PM HST (0300 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Lala was located near latitude 37.8 North, longitude 179.2 West. Lala is moving toward the north-northwest near 5 mph (7 km/h). A gradual turn toward the west-northwest is expected tonight. On the forecast track, Lala is expected to cross the International Date line on Friday. Maximum sustained winds have decreased to near 40 mph (65 km/h) with higher gusts. Continued slow weakening is forecast, and Lala is likely to become a post-tropical low tonight. Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 115 miles (185 km) from the center. The estimated minimum central pressure is 1002 mb (29.59 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- None. NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 1100 PM HST.