Public Tropical Cyclone Advisory
148 WTPZ32 KNHC 300230 TCPEP2 BULLETIN Tropical Storm Lowell Advisory Number 10 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL EP122026 500 PM HST Sat Aug 29 2026 ...LOWELL STRENGTHENS SLIGHTLY... SUMMARY OF 500 PM HST...0300 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...13.2N 138.1W ABOUT 1210 MI...1950 KM ESE OF HILO HAWAII MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...50 MPH...85 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...W OR 270 DEGREES AT 9 MPH...15 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1001 MB...29.56 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 Lowell was located near latitude 13.2 North, longitude 138.1 West. Lowell is moving toward the west near 9 mph (15 km/h), and this general motion will continue during the next several days. Maximum sustained winds are near 50 mph (85 km/h) with higher gusts. Gradual strengthening is expected during the next few days, and Lowell could become a hurricane by Monday or Monday night. Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 70 miles (110 km) from the center. The estimated minimum central pressure is 1001 mb (29.56 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- None NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 1100 PM HST.