Advisories

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WTPA33 PHFO 210234
TCPCP3
 
BULLETIN
Tropical Depression Two-C Advisory Number   3
NWS Central Pacific Hurricane Center Honolulu HI   CP022026
Issued by NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL
500 PM HST Thu Aug 20 2026
 
...TROPICAL DEPRESSION COULD BRING HEAVY RAINFALL TO PORTIONS
OF THE HAWAIIAN ISLANDS THIS WEEKEND AND EARLY NEXT WEEK...
 
 
SUMMARY OF 500 PM HST...0300 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...12.9N 145.0W
ABOUT 815 MI...1315 KM SE OF HILO HAWAII
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...35 MPH...55 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 290 DEGREES AT 14 MPH...22 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1006 MB...29.71 INCHES
 
 
WATCHES AND WARNINGS
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There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect.
 
Interests in the Hawaiian Islands should closely monitor the
progress of this system. Watches may be required for a portion of
the Hawaiian Islands tonight or Friday.
 
 
DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK
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At 500 PM HST (0300 UTC), the center of Tropical Depression Two-C 
was located near latitude 12.9 North, longitude 145.0 West. The 
depression is moving toward the west-northwest near 14 mph (22 
km/h), and this general motion is expected to persist during the 
next few days. A gradual turn to the west is forecast thereafter, 
with the center of the system passing south of the Big Island of 
Hawaii this weekend, then the smaller main Hawaiian Islands early 
next week.
 
Maximum sustained winds are near 35 mph (55 km/h) with higher gusts.
Gradual strengthening is forecast over the couple of days, and the 
depression is expected become a tropical storm by tonight.
 
The estimated minimum central pressure is 1006 mb (29.71 inches).
 
 
HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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Key messages for Tropical Depression Two-C can be found in
the Tropical Cyclone Discussion under AWIPS header HFOTCDCP3 and
WMO header WTPA43 PHFO.
 
RAINFALL: The Tropical Depression is expected to produce rainfall 
totals of 5 to 10 inches with maximum amounts of 15 inches across 
the Big Island.  Rainfall totals of 1 to 2 inches with maximum 
amounts of 3 inches are expected on eastern Maui. For the remainder 
of the islands, 1 to 2 inches of rain are possible. This rainfall 
may produce life-threatening flooding and mudslides, especially in 
steep terrain and over areas that were affected recently by Lala.

For a complete depiction of forecast rainfall associated with 
Tropical Depression Two-C, please see the National Weather Service 
Storm Total Rainfall Graphic available at 
hurricanes.gov/graphics_cp3.shtml?rainqpf. 
 
SURF: Swells generated by the depression are expected to affect
portions of the Hawaiian Islands ths weekend, and could 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 PM HST.
 
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Forecaster Gibbs/Evans