Hurricane Lowell Public Advisory Number 23

Issued at 500 PM HST Tue Sep 01 2026 000 WTPA34 PHFO 020236 TCPCP4 BULLETIN Hurricane Lowell Advisory Number 23 NWS Central Pacific Hurricane Center Honolulu HI EP122026 Issued by NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL 500 PM HST Tue Sep 01 2026 ...LOWELL STRENGTHENING AND MOVING WESTWARD... SUMMARY OF 500 PM HST...0300 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...13.5N 151.2W ABOUT 500 MI...805 KM SSE OF HILO HAWAII MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...130 MPH...215 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...W OR 270 DEGREES AT 10 MPH...17 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...953 MB...28.15 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 Hurricane Lowell was located near latitude 13.5 North, longitude 151.2 West. Lowell is moving toward the west near 10 mph (17 km/h). A west to west-northwest motion is expected to continue during the next several days. Maximum sustained winds are near 130 mph (215 km/h) with higher gusts. Lowell is a category 4 hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale. Some fluctuations in intensity are possible, but additional strengthening is forecast. Lowell is expected to remain a major hurricane for the next few days. Hurricane-force winds extend outward up to 25 miles (35 km) from the center and tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 90 miles (150 km). The estimated minimum central pressure is 953 mb (28.15 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 PM HST. $$ Forecaster Kelly