Hurricane Lowell Public Advisory Number 32

Issued at 1100 PM HST Thu Sep 03 2026 000 WTPA34 PHFO 040854 TCPCP4 BULLETIN Hurricane Lowell Advisory Number 32 NWS Central Pacific Hurricane Center Honolulu HI EP122026 Issued by NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL 1100 PM HST Thu Sep 03 2026 ...INTERESTS IN THE HAWAIIAN ISLANDS SHOULD CONTINUE TO MONITOR THE PROGRESS OF LOWELL... SUMMARY OF 1100 PM HST...0900 UTC...INFORMATION ----------------------------------------------- LOCATION...13.4N 159.6W ABOUT 595 MI...955 KM S OF LIHUE HAWAII ABOUT 555 MI...895 KM SSW OF HONOLULU HAWAII MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...125 MPH...205 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...W OR 270 DEGREES AT 9 MPH...15 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...947 MB...27.97 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect. Interests in the Hawaiian Islands should monitor the progress of Lowell. DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK ---------------------- At 1100 PM HST (0900 UTC), the center of Hurricane Lowell was located near latitude 13.4 North, longitude 159.6 West. Lowell is moving toward the west near 9 mph (15 km/h). This general motion with a gradual decrease in forward speed is expected during the next day or two, followed by a turn toward the northwest and north this weekend. Maximum sustained winds are near 125 mph (205 km/h) with higher gusts. Lowell is a category 3 hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale. Some fluctuations in intensity are expected during the next few days. However, Lowell is expected to remain a major hurricane through the weekend. 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 ---------------------- Key messages for Lowell can be found in the Tropical Cyclone Discussion under AWIPS header HFOTCDCP4 and WMO header WTPA44 PHFO. 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 ------------- Next complete advisory at 500 AM HST. $$ Forecaster Blake