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"Hurricane Lowell Public Advisory."

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Accessed on 02 September 2026, 1536 UTC.

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Russ Roberts (https://hawaiinewsmonitor.blogspot.com).

Hurricane Lowell Public Advisory

Advisory Number: 25
500 AM HST Wed Sep 02 2026

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Hurricane Lowell Advisory Number  25
NWS Central Pacific Hurricane Center Honolulu HI   EP122026
Issued by NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL
500 AM HST Wed Sep 02 2026
 
...LOWELL CONTINUES RAPIDLY INTENSIFYING...
...FORECAST TO BE A POWERFUL HURRICANE FOR THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS...
 
 
SUMMARY OF 500 AM HST...1500 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...13.4N 153.2W
ABOUT 455 MI...730 KM SSE OF HILO HAWAII
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...155 MPH...250 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...W OR 270 DEGREES AT 10 MPH...17 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...932 MB...27.53 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 153.2 West. Lowell is moving
toward the west near 10 mph (17 km/h). This general motion with a
gradual decrease in forward speed is expected during the next few
days.
 
Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 155 mph (250 km/h) 
with higher gusts. Lowell is a category 4 hurricane on the 
Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale. Further strengthening is 
possible, and Lowell could become a category 5 hurricane later today 
or tonight. It is expected to remain a powerful hurricane for the 
next several days.
 
Hurricane-force winds extend outward up to 35 miles (55 km) from the
center and tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 90 miles
(150 km).
 
The estimated minimum central pressure is 932 mb (27.53 inches).
 
 
HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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SURF: Swells generated by Lowell are likely to affect portions of
the Hawaiian Islands beginning today. 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.
 
$$
Forecaster Reinhart