Tropical Storm Lowell Public Advisory Number 18

Issued at 500 PM HST Mon Aug 31 2026 019 WTPA34 PHFO 010230 TCPCP4 BULLETIN Tropical Storm Lowell Advisory Number 18 NWS Central Pacific Hurricane Center Honolulu HI EP122026 Issued by NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL 500 PM HST Mon Aug 31 2026 ...LOWELL FORECAST TO BECOME A HURRICANE SOON AND INTENSIFY RAPIDLY THEREAFTER... SUMMARY OF 500 PM HST...0300 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...13.0N 147.4W ABOUT 690 MI...1110 KM SE OF HILO HAWAII MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...70 MPH...110 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...W OR 280 DEGREES AT 10 MPH...17 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...993 MB...29.33 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 13.0 North, longitude 147.4 West. Lowell is moving toward the west near 10 mph (17 km/h). A west to west-northwest motion is expected to continue during the next several days. Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 70 mph (110 km/h) with higher gusts. Rapid intensification is forecast over the next day or two, 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 993 mb (29.33 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- SURF: Swells generated by Lowell are likely to affect portions of the Hawaiian Islands beginning later this 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 1100 PM HST. $$ Forecaster Gibbs