Public Tropical Cyclone Advisory
500 WTPA34 PHFO 082032 TCPCP4 BULLETIN Hurricane Lowell Advisory Number 51 NWS Central Pacific Hurricane Center Honolulu HI EP122026 Issued by NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL 1100 AM HST Tue Sep 08 2026 ...FLASH FLOODING THREAT REMAINS IN THE HAWAIIAN ISLANDS DUE TO LOWELL... SUMMARY OF 1100 AM HST...2100 UTC...INFORMATION ----------------------------------------------- LOCATION...25.1N 160.8W ABOUT 230 MI...375 KM NNW OF LIHUE HAWAII MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...75 MPH...120 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...N OR 355 DEGREES AT 15 MPH...24 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...979 MB...28.91 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 Hurricane Lowell was located near latitude 25.1 North, longitude 160.8 West. Lowell is moving toward the north near 15 mph (24 km/h). This general motion is forecast through today, taking the core of Lowell farther from Kauai County. Lowell is then forecast to turn toward the northwest and west and slow down on Wednesday and Thursday after passing the main Hawaiian Islands. Maximum sustained winds have decreased to near 75 mph (120 km/h) with higher gusts. Gradual weakening is forecast during the next few days. Hurricane-force winds extend outward up to 60 miles (95 km) from the center and tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 205 miles (335 km). The estimated minimum central pressure is 979 mb (28.91 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- Key messages for Lowell can be found in the Tropical Cyclone Discussion under AWIPS header HFOTCDCP4 and WMO header WTPA44 PHFO. RAINFALL: Hurricane Lowell is expected to produce additional rainfall totals of 1 to 3 inches for Kauai, with maximum storm totals of 24 inches possible. For the Big Island, an additional 3 to 6 inches of rain is expected with isolated storm totals of 8 inches possible. For Oahu and Maui counties, an additional 1 to 3 inches of rain is expected with isolated storm totals of 8 inches possible. This may produce areas of flooding for urban and low-lying regions, with significant flash flooding and mudslides possible across portions of the Big Island. For a complete depiction of forecast rainfall associated with Hurricane Lowell, please see the National Weather Service Storm Total Rainfall Graphic available at https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/graphics_cp4.shtml?rainqpf For a list of rainfall observations (and wind reports) associated with Hurricane Lowell, see the companion storm summary at WBCSCCNS4 with the WMO header ACUS42 KWBC or at the following link: www.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov/discussions/nfdscc4.html SURF: Swells from Lowell will continue to generate life-threatening surf and rip current conditions during the next few days across many of the Hawaiian Islands. Please consult products from your local weather office. NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 500 PM HST.