Tropical Storm Lowell Public Advisory Number 14

Issued at 500 PM HST Sun Aug 30 2026 000 WTPA34 PHFO 310235 TCPCP4 BULLETIN Tropical Storm Lowell Advisory Number 14 NWS Central Pacific Hurricane Center Honolulu HI EP122026 Issued by NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL 500 PM HST Sun Aug 30 2026 ...LOWELL HOLDING STEADY ON A WESTWARD TRACK... SUMMARY OF 500 PM HST...0300 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...13.2N 143.3W ABOUT 900 MI...1450 KM ESE OF HILO HAWAII MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...50 MPH...85 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...W OR 270 DEGREES AT 12 MPH...19 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...999 MB...29.50 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 Tropical Storm Lowell was located near latitude 13.2 North, longitude 143.3 West. Lowell is moving toward the west near 12 mph (19 km/h), and a general westward motion is expected during the next two to three days. A gradual turn toward the west-northwest is forecast later this week. Maximum sustained winds are near 50 mph (85 km/h) with higher gusts. Gradual strengthening is expected during the next few days, and Lowell could become a hurricane by Monday night or Tuesday. Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 70 miles (110 km) from the center. The estimated minimum central pressure is 999 mb (29.50 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- None NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 1100 PM HST. $$ Forecaster Gibbs

Original reporting: NOAA NHC Central Pacific Basin

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