Hurricane Lowell Public Advisory Number 26

Issued at 1100 AM HST Wed Sep 02 2026 000 WTPA34 PHFO 022032 TCPCP4 BULLETIN Hurricane Lowell Advisory Number 26 NWS Central Pacific Hurricane Center Honolulu HI EP122026 Issued by NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL 1100 AM HST Wed Sep 02 2026 ...LOWELL RAPIDLY INTENSIFIES INTO A CATEGORY 5 HURRICANE... ...EXPECTED TO REMAIN A MAJOR HURRICANE FOR THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS... SUMMARY OF 1100 AM HST...2100 UTC...INFORMATION ----------------------------------------------- LOCATION...13.3N 154.3W ABOUT 445 MI...715 KM S OF HILO HAWAII MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...160 MPH...260 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...W OR 265 DEGREES AT 10 MPH...17 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...927 MB...27.38 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect. DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK ---------------------- At 1100 AM HST (2100 UTC), the center of Hurricane Lowell was located near latitude 13.3 North, longitude 154.3 West. Lowell is moving toward the west near 10 mph (17 km/h). This general motion with a gradual decrease in forward speed is expected during the next few days. Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 160 mph (260 km/h) with higher gusts. Lowell is a category 5 hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale, and it is expected to remain a major hurricane for the next several days. Hurricane-force winds extend outward up to 35 miles (55 km) from the center and tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 90 miles (150 km). The estimated minimum central pressure is 927 mb (27.38 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- SURF: Swells generated by Lowell are spreading northward and will affect portions of the Hawaiian Islands during the next several days. 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 500 PM HST. $$ Forecaster Reinhart