Hurricane Lowell Public Advisory Number 36

Issued at 500 PM HST Fri Sep 04 2026 555 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 ---------------------------------------------- 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 -------------------- 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 ---------------------- 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 ---------------------- 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 ------------- Next complete advisory at 1100 PM HST. $$ Forecaster Gibbs/Pierce