Advisories

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WTPA34 PHFO 050247
TCPCP4
 
BULLETIN
Hurricane Lowell Advisory Number  36
NWS Central Pacific Hurricane Center Honolulu HI   EP122026
Issued by NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL
500 PM HST Fri Sep 04 2026
 
...LOWELL REGAINS CATEGORY 5 STRENGTH THIS AFTERNOON...
...INTERESTS IN THE HAWAIIAN ISLANDS SHOULD CLOSELY MONITOR ITS
PROGRESS...
 
 
SUMMARY OF 500 PM HST...0300 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...13.3N 161.4W
ABOUT 615 MI...990 KM SSW OF LIHUE HAWAII
ABOUT 600 MI...965 KM SSW OF HONOLULU HAWAII
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...160 MPH...260 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...W OR 275 DEGREES AT 7 MPH...11 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...922 MB...27.23 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 PM HST (0300 UTC), the center of Hurricane Lowell was located 
near latitude 13.3 North, longitude 161.4 West. Lowell is moving 
toward the west near 7 mph (11 km/h). This general motion with a 
gradual decrease in forward speed is expected during the next day or 
so, followed by a sharp turn to the north or north-northeast on 
Sunday.
 
Maximum sustained winds are near 160 mph (260 km/h) with higher
gusts. Lowell is a category 5 hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson
Hurricane Wind Scale. Some additional intensification is possible 
over the next day or so, followed by a gradual weakening trend by 
early next week.
 
Hurricane-force winds extend outward up to 60 miles (95 km) from the
center and tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 160 miles
(260 km).
 
The minimum central pressure is 922 mb (27.23 inches) based on a 
NOAA Hurricane Hunter aircraft.
 
 
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
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 PM HST.
 
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Forecaster Gibbs/Pierce