Hurricane Lowell Public Advisory Number 20

Issued at 500 AM HST Tue Sep 01 2026 000 WTPA34 PHFO 011445 TCPCP4 BULLETIN Hurricane Lowell Advisory Number 20 NWS Central Pacific Hurricane Center Honolulu HI EP122026 Issued by NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL 500 AM HST Tue Sep 01 2026 ...LOWELL NOW A HURRICANE... ...FORECAST TO STRENGTHEN TO MAJOR HURRICANE BY WEDNESDAY NIGHT... SUMMARY OF 500 AM HST...1500 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...13.4N 149.4W ABOUT 575 MI...925 KM SE OF HILO HAWAII MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...80 MPH...130 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 285 DEGREES AT 12 MPH...19 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...985 MB...29.09 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect. DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK ---------------------- At 500 AM HST (1500 UTC), the center of Hurricane Lowell was located near latitude 13.4 North, longitude 149.4 West. Lowell is moving toward the west-northwest near 12 mph (19 km/h). A west to west-northwest motion is expected to continue during the next several days. Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 80 mph (130 km/h) with higher gusts. Rapid strengthening is forecast during the next day or two, and Lowell is expected to become a major hurricane by Wednesday night. Hurricane-force winds extend outward up to 15 miles (30 km) from the center and tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 90 miles (150 km). The estimated minimum central pressure is 985 mb (29.09 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- SURF: Swells generated by Lowell are likely to affect portions of the Hawaiian Islands beginning on Wednesday. These swells are likely to cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions. Please consult products from your local weather office. NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 1100 AM HST. $$ Forecaster Hagen