From Mike Powell@1:2320/107 to All on Tue Sep 1 15:14:44 2026
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Hurricane Lowell Advisory Number 20
NWS Central Pacific Hurricane Center Honolulu HI EP122026
Issued by NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL
500 AM HST Tue Sep 01 2026
...LOWELL NOW A HURRICANE...
...FORECAST TO STRENGTHEN TO MAJOR HURRICANE BY WEDNESDAY NIGHT...
SUMMARY OF 500 AM HST...1500 UTC...INFORMATION ----------------------------------------------
LOCATION...13.4N 149.4W
ABOUT 575 MI...925 KM SE OF HILO HAWAII
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...80 MPH...130 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 285 DEGREES AT 12 MPH...19 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...985 MB...29.09 INCHES
WATCHES AND WARNINGS
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There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect.
DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK
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At 500 AM HST (1500 UTC), the center of Hurricane Lowell was located
near latitude 13.4 North, longitude 149.4 West. Lowell is moving
toward the west-northwest near 12 mph (19 km/h). A west to
west-northwest motion is expected to continue during the next
several days.
Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 80 mph (130 km/h)
with higher gusts. Rapid strengthening is forecast during the next
day or two, and Lowell is expected to become a major hurricane by
Wednesday night.
Hurricane-force winds extend outward up to 15 miles (30 km) from the
center and tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 90 miles
(150 km).
The estimated minimum central pressure is 985 mb (29.09 inches).
HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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SURF: Swells generated by Lowell are likely to affect portions of
the Hawaiian Islands beginning on Wednesday. These swells are
likely to cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions.
Please consult products from your local weather office.
NEXT ADVISORY
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Next complete advisory at 1100 AM HST.