Advisories

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WTPA34 PHFO 041447
TCPCP4
 
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Hurricane Lowell Advisory Number  33
NWS Central Pacific Hurricane Center Honolulu HI   EP122026
Issued by NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL
500 AM HST Fri Sep 04 2026
 
...LOWELL REMAINS A MAJOR HURRICANE...
...INTERESTS IN THE HAWAIIAN ISLANDS SHOULD CONTINUE TO
CLOSELY MONITOR ITS PROGRESS...
 
 
SUMMARY OF 500 AM HST...1500 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...13.3N 160.1W
ABOUT 600 MI...970 KM S OF LIHUE HAWAII
ABOUT 570 MI...920 KM SSW OF HONOLULU HAWAII
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...125 MPH...205 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...W OR 265 DEGREES AT 8 MPH...13 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...947 MB...27.97 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.  Watches could be required for portions of the westernmost 
Hawaiian Islands on Saturday.
 
 
DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK
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At 500 AM HST (1500 UTC), the eye of Hurricane Lowell was located 
near latitude 13.3 North, longitude 160.1 West. Lowell is moving 
toward the west near 8 mph (13 km/h). This general motion with a 
gradual decrease in forward speed is expected during the next day or 
two, followed by a sharp turn to the north or north-northeast on 
Sunday.
 
Maximum sustained winds remain near 125 mph (205 km/h) with higher 
gusts. Lowell is a category 3 hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson 
Hurricane Wind Scale. Some re-strengthening is forecast during the 
next couple of days.
 
Hurricane-force winds extend outward up to 45 miles (75 km) from the
center and tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 140 miles
(220 km).
 
The estimated minimum central pressure is 947 mb (27.97 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.
 
RAINFALL: Hurricane Lowell is expected to produce rainfall totals of 
3 to 6 inches, with maximum totals exceeding 10 inches possible, for 
Kauai and the Big Island. For Maui, 2 to 4 inches of rain is 
expected, with isolated maximum totals of 8 inches possible. Across 
the remaining islands, rainfall of 1 to 2 inches with maximum 
amounts of 4 inches is possible. This rainfall may produce flash 
flooding and mudslides, especially in areas of steep terrain.
 
For a complete depiction of forecast rainfall associated with
Hurricane Lowell, please see the National Weather Service Storm
Total Rainfall Graphic available at
hurricanes.gov/graphics_ep12.shtml?rainqpf
 
SURF: Swells from Lowell are likely to cause life-threatening surf
and rip current conditions during the next several days across
many of the Hawaiian islands. Please consult products from your
local weather office.
 
 
NEXT ADVISORY
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Next complete advisory at 1100 AM HST.
 
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Forecaster Cangialosi