Public Tropical Cyclone Advisory

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WTPA34 PHFO 031449
TCPCP4
 
BULLETIN
Hurricane Lowell Advisory Number  29
NWS Central Pacific Hurricane Center Honolulu HI   EP122026
Issued by NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL
500 AM HST Thu Sep 03 2026
 
...LOWELL EXPECTED TO REMAIN A MAJOR HURRICANE FOR THE NEXT SEVERAL
DAYS...
...INTERESTS IN THE HAWAIIAN ISLANDS SHOULD MONITOR THE PROGRESS OF
LOWELL...
 
 
SUMMARY OF 500 AM HST...1500 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...13.5N 157.2W
ABOUT 450 MI...725 KM SSW OF HILO HAWAII
ABOUT 605 MI...975 KM SSE OF LIHUE HAWAII
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...140 MPH...220 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...W OR 270 DEGREES AT 10 MPH...17 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...945 MB...27.91 INCHES
 
 
WATCHES AND WARNINGS
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There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect.
 
Interests in the Hawaiian Islands should monitor the progress of
Lowell.
 
 
DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK
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At 500 AM HST (1500 UTC), the center of Hurricane Lowell was located 
near latitude 13.5 North, longitude 157.2 West. Lowell is moving 
toward the west near 10 mph (17 km/h). This general motion with a 
gradual decrease in forward speed is expected during the next couple 
of days, followed by a turn toward the northwest and north this 
weekend.
 
Maximum sustained winds are near 140 mph (220 km/h) with higher 
gusts. Lowell is a category 4 hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson 
Hurricane Wind Scale. Some fluctuations in intensity are expected 
during the next few days. However, Lowell is expected to remain a 
major hurricane for the next several days.
 
Hurricane-force winds extend outward up to 40 miles (65 km) from the
center and tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 140 miles
(220 km).
 
The estimated minimum central pressure is 945 mb (27.91 inches).
 
 
HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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Key messages for Lowell can be found in the Tropical Cyclone
Discussion under AWIPS header HFOTCDCP4 and WMO header WTPA44
PHFO.
 
SURF: Swells generated by Lowell are spreading northward and will
affect portions of the Hawaiian Islands during the next several
days. These swells are likely to cause life-threatening surf and
rip current conditions. Please consult products from your local
weather office.
 
 
NEXT ADVISORY
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Next complete advisory at 1100 AM HST.