Tropical Storm Lowell Public Advisory Number 17

Issued at 1100 AM HST Mon Aug 31 2026 000 WTPA34 PHFO 312038 TCPCP4 BULLETIN Tropical Storm Lowell Advisory Number 17 NWS Central Pacific Hurricane Center Honolulu HI EP122026 Issued by NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL 1100 AM HST Mon Aug 31 2026 ...LOWELL FORECAST TO INTENSIFY RAPIDLY OVER THE NEXT DAY OR TWO... SUMMARY OF 1100 AM HST...2100 UTC...INFORMATION ----------------------------------------------- LOCATION...12.9N 146.5W ABOUT 740 MI...1190 KM SE OF HILO HAWAII MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...65 MPH...100 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...W OR 265 DEGREES AT 13 MPH...20 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...995 MB...29.39 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 Tropical Storm Lowell was located near latitude 12.9 North, longitude 146.5 West. Lowell is moving toward the west near 13 mph (20 km/h). A motion between west and west-northwest is expected for the next few days. Maximum sustained winds are near 65 mph (100 km/h) with higher gusts. Rapid intensification is forecast over the next 48 hours, and Lowell is expected to become a major hurricane by Wednesday. Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 90 miles (150 km) from the center. The estimated minimum central pressure is 995 mb (29.39 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- SURF: Swells generated by Lowell are likely to affect portions of the Hawaiian Islands beginning around mid-week. 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 Hagen