Public Tropical Cyclone Advisory
136 WTPA34 PHFO 100232 TCPCP4 BULLETIN Tropical Storm Lowell Advisory Number 56 NWS Central Pacific Hurricane Center Honolulu HI EP122026 Issued by NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL 500 PM HST Wed Sep 09 2026 ...LOWELL TURNING WESTWARD AS IT GRADUALLY WEAKENS... SUMMARY OF 500 PM HST...0300 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...29.2N 165.1W ABOUT 610 MI...985 KM NW OF LIHUE HAWAII MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...50 MPH...85 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...W OR 280 DEGREES AT 14 MPH...22 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...991 MB...29.27 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 29.2 North, longitude 165.1 West. Lowell is now moving toward the west near 14 mph (22 km/h). A general westward motion is forecast for the next day or so. Then, the system's forward motion is expected to slow late this week as it turns back northwestward. Maximum sustained winds have decreased to near 50 mph (85 km/h) with higher gusts. Gradual weakening is forecast during the next day or so followed by a brief period of reintensification by the end of the week. Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 195 miles (315 km) from the center. The estimated minimum central pressure is 991 mb (29.27 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- None. NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 1100 PM HST.