Tropical Storm Lala
No official Baja watch/warningNo official Baja watch or warning is in effect in the current NHC data.
Tropical Storm Lala has maximum sustained winds of 65 mph and is moving W at 10 mph.
Lala advisory updated:
Key Facts
- Type
- Tropical Storm
- Max sustained wind
- 65 mph
- Min pressure
- 994 mb
- Movement
- W 10 mph
- Distance to BCS
- 3137 mi
- Type
- Tropical Storm
- Max sustained wind
- 65 mph
- Min pressure
- 994 mb
- Movement
- W 10 mph
- Distance to BCS
- 3137 mi
Lala Storm Tracker
Lala | Tropical Storm | Max wind 65 mphLala | Type Tropical Storm | Max sustained wind 65 mph
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Advisory Timeline
Advisory Timeline
LALA SLIGHTLY STRONGER AS IT CONTINUES MOVING WESTWARD. As of 11:00 AM HST Mon Aug 17 the center of Lala was located near 20.4, -164.3 with movement W at 10 mph. The minimum central pressure was 994 mb with maximum sustained winds of about 65 mph.
Official NHC advisory text
...LALA SLIGHTLY STRONGER AS IT CONTINUES MOVING WESTWARD... As of 11:00 AM HST Mon Aug 17 the center of Lala was located near 20.4, -164.3 with movement W at 10 mph. The minimum central pressure was 994 mb with maximum sustained winds of about 65 mph.
Source: NOAA / CPHC
Advisory Timeline #21
Tropical Storm Lala Advisory Number 21
Official NHC advisory text
ZCZC HFOTCPCP2 ALL TTAA00 PHFO DDHHMM BULLETIN Tropical Storm Lala Advisory Number 21 NWS Central Pacific Hurricane Center Honolulu HI CP012026 Issued by NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL 500 AM HST Mon Aug 17 2026 ...LALA CONTINUES TO MOVE FURTHER WESTWARD AWAY FROM THE MAIN HAWAIIAN ISLANDS... SUMMARY OF 500 AM HST...1500 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...20.4N 163.4W ABOUT 360 MI...580 KM W OF HONOLULU HAWAII ABOUT 280 MI...450 KM WSW OF LIHUE HAWAII MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...60 MPH...95 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...W OR 265 DEGREES AT 12 MPH...19 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...997 MB...29.44 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect. Interests in the Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument should monitor the progress of Lala. DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK ---------------------- At 500 AM HST (1500 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Lala was located near latitude 20.4 North, longitude 163.4 West. Lala is moving toward the west near 12 mph (19 km/h). A westward motion is forecast through Tuesday, followed by a turn toward the west-northwest or northwest on Wednesday. Maximum sustained winds are near 60 mph (95 km/h) with higher gusts. Fluctuations in intensity are possible over the next day or so. Some restrengthening is expected thereafter, and Lala is forecast to become a hurricane again by Wednesday. Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 105 miles (165 km) from the center. The estimated minimum central pressure is 997 mb (29.44 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- SURF: Large waves generated by Lala will continue to trend down from east to west across the Hawaiian waters, but life-threatening surf and rip current conditions will persist through today. Please consult products from your local weather office. NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 1100 AM HST. $$ Forecaster Katz/Kelly NNNN
Source: NOAA / NHC
Advisory Timeline #20
Tropical Storm Lala Advisory Number 20
Official NHC advisory text
ZCZC HFOTCPCP2 ALL TTAA00 PHFO DDHHMM BULLETIN Tropical Storm Lala Advisory Number 20 NWS Central Pacific Hurricane Center Honolulu HI CP012026 Issued by NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL 1100 PM HST Sun Aug 16 2026 ...LALA HOLDING STEADY AS IT CONTINUES WESTWARD AWAY FROM THE MAIN HAWAIIAN ISLANDS... SUMMARY OF 1100 PM HST...0900 UTC...INFORMATION ----------------------------------------------- LOCATION...20.7N 162.6W ABOUT 305 MI...490 KM W OF HONOLULU HAWAII ABOUT 225 MI...360 KM WSW OF LIHUE HAWAII MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...60 MPH...95 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...W OR 270 DEGREES AT 13 MPH...20 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...997 MB...29.44 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect. Interests in the Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument should monitor the progress of Lala. DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK ---------------------- At 1100 PM HST (0900 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Lala was located near latitude 20.7 North, longitude 162.6 West. Lala is moving toward the west near 13 mph (20 km/h). A westward motion is forecast through Tuesday, followed by a turn toward the west-northwest on Wednesday. Maximum sustained winds are near 60 mph (95 km/h) with higher gusts. Little change in intensity is expected over the next day or so. Some restrengthening is expected thereafter, and Lala is forecast to become a hurricane again by Wednesday. Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 105 miles (165 km) from the center. The estimated minimum central pressure is 997 mb (29.44 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- Key messages for Lala can be found in the Tropical Cyclone Discussion under AWIPS header HFOTCDCP2 and WMO header WTPA42 PHFO. RAINFALL: From Maui to Kauai County, an additional 1 to 3 inches of rainfall is possible, which may produce localized areas of flooding and mudslides, especially in areas of steep terrain. For a complete depiction of forecast rainfall associated with Lala, please see the National Weather Service Storm Total Rainfall Graphic available at hurricanes.gov/graphics_cp2.shtml?rainqpf For a list of rainfall observations and wind reports associated with Lala, see the companion storm summary at WBCSCCNS2 with the WMO header ACUS42 KWBC or at the following link: www.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov/discussions/nfdscc2.html. SURF: Large waves generated by Lala will continue to trend down from east to west across the Hawaiian waters through Monday. Life-threatening surf and rip current conditions will continue into Monday. Please consult products from your local weather office. NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 500 AM HST. $$ Forecaster Gibbs/Evans NNNN
Source: NOAA / NHC
Advisory Timeline #19A
Tropical storm warning for kauai county has been discontinued.
Official NHC advisory text
ZCZC HFOTCPCP2 ALL TTAA00 PHFO DDHHMM BULLETIN Tropical Storm Lala Intermediate Advisory Number 19A NWS Central Pacific Hurricane Center Honolulu HI CP012026 Issued by NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL 800 PM HST Sun Aug 16 2026 ...LALA WEAKENS AS IT CONTINUES WESTWARD AWAY FROM THE MAIN HAWAIIAN ISLANDS... ...TROPICAL STORM WARNING FOR KAUAI COUNTY HAS BEEN DISCONTINUED... SUMMARY OF 800 PM HST...0600 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...20.7N 162.0W ABOUT 270 MI...430 KM W OF HONOLULU HAWAII ABOUT 190 MI...305 KM WSW OF LIHUE HAWAII MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...60 MPH...95 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...W OR 270 DEGREES AT 13 MPH...20 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...997 MB...29.44 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- CHANGES WITH THIS ADVISORY: The Tropical Storm Warning for Kauai County, including the islands of Kauai and Niihau, has been discontinued. SUMMARY OF WATCHES AND WARNINGS IN EFFECT: There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect. Interests in the Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument should monitor the progress of Lala. DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK ---------------------- At 800 PM HST (0600 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Lala was located near latitude 20.7 North, longitude 162.0 West. Lala is moving toward the west near 13 mph (20 km/h). A westward motion is forecast through Tuesday, followed by a turn toward the west-northwest on Wednesday. Maximum sustained winds are near 60 mph (95 km/h) with higher gusts. Little intensity change is expected over the next day or two. Some restrengthening is forecast thereafter, and Lala could become a hurricane again by Wednesday. Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 140 miles (220 km) from the center. The estimated minimum central pressure is 997 mb (29.44 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- Key messages for Lala can be found in the Tropical Cyclone Discussion under AWIPS header HFOTCDCP2 and WMO header WTPA42 PHFO. RAINFALL: Outer bands from Lala are expected to produce additional rainfall of 1 to 2 inches across windward portions of the Big Island and windward Maui. Across the remainder of the island chain, an additional 2 to 4 inches of rainfall is expected, with isolated additional totals around 6 inches. This rainfall may produce flooding and mudslides, especially in areas of steep terrain. For a complete depiction of forecast rainfall associated with Lala, please see the National Weather Service Storm Total Rainfall Graphic available at hurricanes.gov/graphics_cp2.shtml?rainqpf For a list of rainfall observations and wind reports associated with Lala, see the companion storm summary at WBCSCCNS2 with the WMO header ACUS42 KWBC or at the following link: www.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov/discussions/nfdscc2.html. SURF: Large waves generated by Lala will gradually trend down from east to west across the Hawaiian waters through Monday. Life-threatening surf and rip current conditions will continue into Monday. Please consult products from your local weather office. NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 1100 PM HST. $$ Forecaster Gibbs NNNN
Source: NOAA / NHC
Advisory Timeline #19
Lala holding steady southwest of kauai county.
Official NHC advisory text
ZCZC HFOTCPCP2 ALL TTAA00 PHFO DDHHMM BULLETIN Tropical Storm Lala Advisory Number 19 NWS Central Pacific Hurricane Center Honolulu HI CP012026 Issued by NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL 500 PM HST Sun Aug 16 2026 ...LALA HOLDING STEADY SOUTHWEST OF KAUAI COUNTY... ...OUTER BANDS OF LALA BRINGING HEAVY RAINFALL AND GUSTY WINDS TO PORTIONS OF THE MAIN HAWAIIAN ISLANDS... SUMMARY OF 500 PM HST...0300 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...20.7N 161.6W ABOUT 240 MI...390 KM W OF HONOLULU HAWAII ABOUT 170 MI...270 KM WSW OF LIHUE HAWAII MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...65 MPH...100 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...W OR 265 DEGREES AT 16 MPH...26 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...994 MB...29.36 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- CHANGES WITH THIS ADVISORY: None. SUMMARY OF WATCHES AND WARNINGS IN EFFECT: A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for... * Kauai County, including the islands of Kauai and Niihau A Tropical Storm Warning means that tropical storm conditions are expected somewhere within the warning area, in this case within the next 12 hours. Interests in the Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument should monitor the progress of Lala. For storm information specific to your area, including possible inland watches and warnings, please monitor products issued by your local National Weather Service forecast office. DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK ---------------------- At 500 PM HST (0300 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Lala was located near latitude 20.7 North, longitude 161.6 West. Lala is moving toward the west near 16 mph (26 km/h). A westward motion is forecast through Tuesday, followed by a turn toward the west-northwest on Wednesday. Maximum sustained winds are near 65 mph (100 km/h) with higher gusts. Little intensity change is expected over the next day or two. Some restrengthening is forecast thereafter, and Lala could become a hurricane again by Wednesday. Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 140 miles (220 km) from the center. The estimated minimum central pressure is 994 mb (29.36 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- Key messages for Lala can be found in the Tropical Cyclone Discussion under AWIPS header HFOTCDCP2 and WMO header WTPA42 PHFO. WIND: Tropical storm conditions, especially in gusts, are ongoing across portions of Kauai County, with the strongest winds occurring in areas of higher terrain. Wind speeds atop mountains and on the windward and leeward slopes are often up to 30 percent stronger than the near-surface winds indicated in this advisory, and in some elevated locations could be even greater. RAINFALL: Outer bands from Lala are expected to produce additional rainfall of 1 to 2 inches across windward portions of the Big Island and windward Maui, with maximum storm totals of 30 to 40 inches over the windward Big Island. Across the remainder of the island chain an additional 2 to 4 inches of rainfall is expected, with isolated additional totals around 6 inches. This rainfall may produce flooding and mudslides, especially in areas of steep terrain. For a complete depiction of forecast rainfall associated with Lala, please see the National Weather Service Storm Total Rainfall Graphic available at hurricanes.gov/graphics_cp2.shtml?rainqpf For a list of rainfall observations and wind reports associated with Lala, see the companion storm summary at WBCSCCNS2 with the WMO header ACUS42 KWBC or at the following link: www.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov/discussions/nfdscc2.html. STORM SURGE: Water levels may remain elevated through the next tide cycle due to persistent large and dangerous wave activity. SURF: Large waves generated by Lala will continue to impact exposed waters of the Hawaiian Islands through tonight, with a gradual downward trend expected from east to west by Monday. Life-threatening surf and rip current conditions will continue. Please consult products from your local weather office. NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next intermediate advisory at 800 PM HST. Next complete advisory at 1100 PM HST. $$ Forecaster Gibbs/Evans NNNN
Source: NOAA / NHC
Advisory Timeline #18A
Lala continues westward to the southwest of kauai county.
Official NHC advisory text
ZCZC HFOTCPCP2 ALL TTAA00 PHFO DDHHMM BULLETIN Tropical Storm Lala Intermediate Advisory Number 18A NWS Central Pacific Hurricane Center Honolulu HI CP012026 Issued by NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL 200 PM HST Sun Aug 16 2026 ...LALA CONTINUES WESTWARD TO THE SOUTHWEST OF KAUAI COUNTY... ...OUTER BANDS OF LALA BRINGING HEAVY RAINFALL AND GUSTY WINDS TO PORTIONS OF THE SMALLER MAIN HAWAIIAN ISLANDS... SUMMARY OF 200 PM HST...0000 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...20.8N 160.9W ABOUT 330 MI...530 KM WNW OF KAILUA-KONA HAWAII ABOUT 195 MI...315 KM W OF HONOLULU HAWAII MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...65 MPH...100 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...W OR 265 DEGREES AT 20 MPH...31 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...994 MB...29.36 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- CHANGES WITH THIS ADVISORY: The Tropical Storm Warnings for Maui County, including the islands of Maui, Lanai, Molokai and Kahoolawe, and for Oahu have been discontinued. SUMMARY OF WATCHES AND WARNINGS IN EFFECT: A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for... * Kauai County, including the islands of Kauai and Niihau A Tropical Storm Warning means that tropical storm conditions are expected somewhere within the warning area, in this case within the next 12 hours. Interests in the Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument should monitor the progress of Lala. For storm information specific to your area, including possible inland watches and warnings, please monitor products issued by your local National Weather Service forecast office. DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK ---------------------- At 200 PM HST (0000 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Lala was located near latitude 20.8 North, longitude 160.9 West. Lala is moving toward the west near 20 mph (31 km/h). A westward motion is forecast through Tuesday night, followed by a turn toward the west-northwest on Wednesday. Maximum sustained winds are near 65 mph (100 km/h) with higher gusts. Little intensity change is expected through Monday. Some restrengthening is forecast thereafter, and Lala could become a hurricane again on Tuesday or Wednesday. Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 140 miles (220 km) from the center. A wind gust of 39 mph (63 km/h) was recently reported at Lihue Airport. The estimated minimum central pressure is 994 mb (29.36 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- Key messages for Lala can be found in the Tropical Cyclone Discussion under AWIPS header HFOTCDCP2 and WMO header WTPA42 PHFO. WIND: Tropical storm conditions, especially in gusts, are ongoing across portions of Kauai County, with the strongest winds occurring in areas of higher terrain. Wind speeds atop mountains and on the windward and leeward slopes are often up to 30 percent stronger than the near-surface winds indicated in this advisory, and in some elevated locations could be even greater. RAINFALL: Outer bands from Lala are expected to produce additional rainfall of 1 to 2 inches across windward portions of the Big Island and windward Maui, with maximum storm totals of 30 to 40 inches over the windward Big Island. Across the remainder of the island chain an additional 2 to 4 inches of rainfall is expected, with isolated additional totals around 6 inches. This rainfall may produce flooding and mudslides, especially in areas of steep terrain. For a complete depiction of forecast rainfall associated with Lala, please see the National Weather Service Storm Total Rainfall Graphic available at hurricanes.gov/graphics_cp2.shtml?rainqpf For a list of rainfall observations and wind reports associated with Lala, see the companion storm summary at WBCSCCNS2 with the WMO header ACUS42 KWBC or at the following link: www.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov/discussions/nfdscc2.html. STORM SURGE: Water levels may remain elevated through the next tide cycle due to persistent large and dangerous wave activity. SURF: Large waves generated by Lala will continue to impact exposed waters of the Hawaiian Islands through tonight, with a gradual downward trend expected from east to west by Monday. Life-threatening surf and rip current conditions will continue. Please consult products from your local weather office. NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 500 PM HST. $$ Forecaster Gibbs NNNN
Source: NOAA / NHC
Advisory Timeline #18
Tropical Storm Lala Advisory Number 18
Official NHC advisory text
ZCZC HFOTCPCP2 ALL TTAA00 PHFO DDHHMM BULLETIN Tropical Storm Lala Advisory Number 18 NWS Central Pacific Hurricane Center Honolulu HI CP012026 Issued by NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL 1100 AM HST Sun Aug 16 2026 ...OUTER BANDS OF LALA BRINGING HEAVY RAINFALL AND GUSTY WINDS TO PORTIONS OF MAUI COUNTY, OAHU, AND KAUAI COUNTY... SUMMARY OF 1100 AM HST...2100 UTC...INFORMATION ----------------------------------------------- LOCATION...20.9N 160.0W ABOUT 275 MI...440 KM WNW OF KAILUA-KONA HAWAII ABOUT 140 MI...220 KM W OF HONOLULU HAWAII MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...65 MPH...100 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 285 DEGREES AT 16 MPH...26 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...994 MB...29.36 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- CHANGES WITH THIS ADVISORY: None. SUMMARY OF WATCHES AND WARNINGS IN EFFECT: A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for... * Maui County, including the islands of Maui, Lanai, Molokai and Kahoolawe * Oahu * Kauai County, including the islands of Kauai and Niihau A Tropical Storm Warning means that tropical storm conditions are expected somewhere within the warning area, in this case within the next 6 to 12 hours. Interests in the Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument should monitor the progress of Lala. For storm information specific to your area, including possible inland watches and warnings, please monitor products issued by your local National Weather Service forecast office. DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK ---------------------- At 1100 AM HST (2100 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Lala was located near latitude 20.9 North, longitude 160.0 West. Lala is moving toward the west-northwest near 16 mph (26 km/h). A westward motion is forecast through Tuesday night, followed by a turn toward the west-northwest on Wednesday. Maximum sustained winds are near 65 mph (100 km/h) with higher gusts. Little intensity change is expected through Monday. Some restrengthening is forecast thereafter, and Lala could become a hurricane again on Tuesday or Wednesday. Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 140 miles (220 km) from the center. The estimated minimum central pressure is 994 mb (29.36 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- Key messages for Lala can be found in the Tropical Cyclone Discussion under AWIPS header HFOTCDCP2 and WMO header WTPA42 PHFO. WIND: Tropical storm conditions, especially in gusts, are ongoing across portions of Maui County, Oahu, and Kauai County, with the strongest winds occurring in areas of higher terrain. Wind speeds atop mountains and on the windward and leeward slopes are often up to 30 percent stronger than the near-surface winds indicated in this advisory, and in some elevated locations could be even greater. RAINFALL: Outer bands from Lala are expected to produce additional rainfall of 1 to 2 inches across windward portions of the Big Island and windward Maui, with maximum storm totals of 30 to 40 inches over the windward Big Island. Across the remainder of the island chain an additional 2 to 4 inches of rainfall is expected, with isolated additional totals around 6 inches. This rainfall may produce flooding and mudslides, especially in areas of steep terrain. For a complete depiction of forecast rainfall associated with Lala, please see the National Weather Service Storm Total Rainfall Graphic available at hurricanes.gov/graphics_cp2.shtml?rainqpf For a list of rainfall observations and wind reports associated with Lala, see the companion storm summary at WBCSCCNS2 with the WMO header ACUS42 KWBC or at the following link: www.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov/discussions/nfdscc2.html. STORM SURGE: Water levels may remain elevated through the next tide cycle due to persistent large and dangerous wave activity. SURF: Swells generated by Lala will continue to build westward across the exposed windward waters today. Swells will also build over the exposed leeward waters as Lala passes south of the islands. These swells are likely to cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions. Please consult products from your local weather office. NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next intermediate advisory at 200 PM HST. Next complete advisory at 500 PM HST. $$ Forecaster Reinhart NNNN
Source: NOAA / NHC
Advisory Timeline #17A
Conditions deteriorating across kauai county.
Official NHC advisory text
ZCZC HFOTCPCP2 ALL TTAA00 PHFO DDHHMM BULLETIN Tropical Storm Lala Intermediate Advisory Number 17A NWS Central Pacific Hurricane Center Honolulu HI CP012026 Issued by NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL 800 AM HST Sun Aug 16 2026 ...HEAVY RAINFALL AND GUSTY WINDS CONTINUE OVER PORTIONS OF MAUI COUNTY AND OAHU... ...CONDITIONS DETERIORATING ACROSS KAUAI COUNTY... SUMMARY OF 800 AM HST...1800 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...20.7N 158.8W ABOUT 190 MI...305 KM WNW OF KAILUA-KONA HAWAII ABOUT 75 MI...120 KM SW OF HONOLULU HAWAII MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...65 MPH...100 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...NW OR 305 DEGREES AT 14 MPH...22 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...994 MB...29.36 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- CHANGES WITH THIS ADVISORY: The Tropical Storm Warning for Hawaii County has been discontinued. SUMMARY OF WATCHES AND WARNINGS IN EFFECT: A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for... * Maui County, including the islands of Maui, Lanai, Molokai and Kahoolawe * Oahu * Kauai County, including the islands of Kauai and Niihau A Tropical Storm Warning means that tropical storm conditions are expected somewhere within the warning area, in this case within the next 12 hours. Interests in the Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument should monitor the progress of Lala. For storm information specific to your area, including possible inland watches and warnings, please monitor products issued by your local National Weather Service forecast office. DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK ---------------------- At 800 AM HST (1800 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Lala was located near latitude 20.7 North, longitude 158.8 West. Lala is moving toward the northwest near 14 mph (22 km/h) but is expected to turn westward soon. Then, a continued westward motion is forecast through Tuesday night. The center of the storm is forecast to pass south of Kauai County today and move south of the easternmost Northwestern Hawaiian Islands early this week. Maximum sustained winds have decreased to near 65 mph (100 km/h) with higher gusts. Slight additional weakening is possible during the next day or so. Some restrengthening is forecast by midweek. Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 140 miles (220 km) from the center. A wind gust of 67 mph (108 km/h) was recently reported at the Marine Corps Air Station in Kaneohe (PHNG). The estimated minimum central pressure is 994 mb (29.36 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- Key messages for Lala can be found in the Tropical Cyclone Discussion under AWIPS header HFOTCDCP2 and WMO header WTPA42 PHFO. WIND: Tropical storm conditions are ongoing across portions of Maui County and Oahu and are spreading westward over Kauai County, with the strongest winds occurring in areas of higher terrain. Wind speeds atop mountains and on the windward and leeward slopes are often up to 30 percent stronger than the near-surface winds indicated in this advisory, and in some elevated locations could be even greater. RAINFALL: Lala is expected to produce additional rainfall of 1 to 3 inches across windward portions of the the Big Island and windward Maui, with maximum storm total of 30 to 35 inches over the windward Big Island. Across the remainder of the island chain total rainfall of 2 to 6 inches is expected, with the highest totals over windward Kauai. This rainfall may produce life-threatening flooding and mudslides, especially in areas of steep terrain. For a complete depiction of forecast rainfall associated with Lala, please see the National Weather Service Storm Total Rainfall Graphic available at hurricanes.gov/graphics_cp2.shtml?rainqpf For a list of rainfall observations and wind reports associated with Lala, see the companion storm summary at WBCSCCNS2 with the WMO header ACUS42 KWBC or at the following link: www.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov/discussions/nfdscc2.html. STORM SURGE: The combination of a dangerous storm surge and the tide will cause normally dry areas near the coast to be flooded by rising waters moving inland from the shoreline. The water could reach the following heights above ground somewhere in the indicated areas if the peak surge occurs at the time of high tide... Oahu...1-2 ft Kauai...1-2 ft The deepest water will occur along the immediate coast, where the surge will be accompanied by large and dangerous waves. Surge-related flooding depends on the relative timing of the surge and the tidal cycle, and can vary greatly over short distances. For information specific to your area, please see products issued by your local National Weather Service forecast office. For a complete depiction of areas at risk of storm surge inundation, please see the National Weather Service Peak Storm Surge Graphic, available at hurricanes.gov/graphics_cp2.shtml?peakSurge. SURF: Swells generated by Lala will continue to build westward across the exposed windward waters today. Swells will also build over the exposed leeward waters as Lala passes south of the islands. 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 AM HST. $$ Forecaster Reinhart NNNN
Source: NOAA / NHC
Advisory Timeline #17
Heavy rainfall and gusty winds spreading over oahu.
Official NHC advisory text
ZCZC HFOTCPCP2 ALL TTAA00 PHFO DDHHMM BULLETIN Tropical Storm Lala Advisory Number 17 NWS Central Pacific Hurricane Center Honolulu HI CP012026 Issued by NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL 500 AM HST Sun Aug 16 2026 ...LIFE-THREATENING FLOODING CONTINUES ACROSS PORTIONS OF THE BIG ISLAND OF HAWAII AND MAUI COUNTY... ...HEAVY RAINFALL AND GUSTY WINDS SPREADING OVER OAHU... SUMMARY OF 500 AM HST...1500 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...20.2N 158.1W ABOUT 140 MI...230 KM WNW OF KAILUA-KONA HAWAII ABOUT 75 MI...125 KM S OF HONOLULU HAWAII MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...70 MPH...110 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...NW OR 305 DEGREES AT 14 MPH...22 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...991 MB...29.27 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- CHANGES WITH THIS ADVISORY: None. SUMMARY OF WATCHES AND WARNINGS IN EFFECT: A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for... * Hawaii County * Maui County, including the islands of Maui, Lanai, Molokai and Kahoolawe * Oahu * Kauai County, including the islands of Kauai and Niihau A Tropical Storm Warning means that tropical storm conditions are expected somewhere within the warning area, in this case within 12 to 24 hours. Interests in the Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument should monitor the progress of Lala. For storm information specific to your area, including possible inland watches and warnings, please monitor products issued by your local National Weather Service forecast office. DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK ---------------------- At 500 AM HST (1500 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Lala was located near latitude 20.2 North, longitude 158.1 West. Lala is moving toward the northwest near 14 mph (22 km/h) but is expected to turn westward later today. A continued westward motion is forecast through Tuesday night. The core of the storm is forecast to remain south of the smaller main Hawaiian Islands and the easternmost Northwestern Hawaiian Islands during the next couple of days. Maximum sustained winds are near 70 mph (110 km/h) with higher gusts. Slight additional weakening is expected during the next day or so. Some restrengthening is forecast by midweek. Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 140 miles (220 km) from the center. A weather station (Ilio 1) on the northwestern portion of Molokai at an elevation of 175 ft recently reported a sustained wind of 53 mph (85 km/h) and a gust of 69 mph (111 km/h). The estimated minimum central pressure is 991 mb (29.27 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- Key messages for Lala can be found in the Tropical Cyclone Discussion under AWIPS header HFOTCDCP2 and WMO header WTPA42 PHFO. WIND: Tropical storm conditions continue across portions of the Big Island of Hawaii and Maui County, with the strongest winds occurring in areas of higher terrain. Tropical storm conditions will spread across Oahu this morning and Kauai County later today. Wind speeds atop mountains and on the windward and leeward slopes are often up to 30 percent stronger than the near-surface winds indicated in this advisory, and in some elevated locations could be even greater. RAINFALL: Lala is expected to produce additional rainfall of 1 to 3 inches across windward portions of the the Big Island and windward Maui, with maximum storm total of 30 to 35 inches over the windward Big Island. Across the remainder of the island chain total rainfall of 2 to 6 inches is expected, with the highest totals over windward Kauai. This rainfall may produce life-threatening flooding and mudslides, especially in areas of steep terrain. For a complete depiction of forecast rainfall associated with Lala, please see the National Weather Service Storm Total Rainfall Graphic available at hurricanes.gov/graphics_cp2.shtml?rainqpf For a list of rainfall observations and wind reports associated with Lala, see the companion storm summary at WBCSCCNS2 with the WMO header ACUS42 KWBC or at the following link: www.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov/discussions/nfdscc2.html. STORM SURGE: The combination of a dangerous storm surge and the tide will cause normally dry areas near the coast to be flooded by rising waters moving inland from the shoreline. The water could reach the following heights above ground somewhere in the indicated areas if the peak surge occurs at the time of high tide... Oahu...1-2 ft Kauai...1-2 ft The deepest water will occur along the immediate coast, where the surge will be accompanied by large and dangerous waves. Surge-related flooding depends on the relative timing of the surge and the tidal cycle, and can vary greatly over short distances. For information specific to your area, please see products issued by your local National Weather Service forecast office. For a complete depiction of areas at risk of storm surge inundation, please see the National Weather Service Peak Storm Surge Graphic, available at hurricanes.gov/graphics_cp2.shtml?peakSurge. SURF: Swells generated by Lala will continue to build westward across the exposed windward waters today. Swells will also build over the exposed leeward waters as Lala passes south of the islands. These swells are likely to cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions. Please consult products from your local weather office. NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next intermediate advisory at 800 AM HST. Next complete advisory at 1100 AM HST. $$ Forecaster Reinhart NNNN
Source: NOAA / NHC
Advisory Timeline #16A
Conditions expected to deteriorate across oahu this morning.
Official NHC advisory text
ZCZC HFOTCPCP2 ALL TTAA00 PHFO DDHHMM BULLETIN Tropical Storm Lala Intermediate Advisory Number 16A NWS Central Pacific Hurricane Center Honolulu HI CP012026 Issued by NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL 200 AM HST Sun Aug 16 2026 ...DAMAGING WINDS AND HEAVY RAIN CONTINUE ACROSS THE BIG ISLAND AND MAUI COUNTY... ...CONDITIONS EXPECTED TO DETERIORATE ACROSS OAHU THIS MORNING... SUMMARY OF 200 AM HST...1200 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...19.9N 157.6W ABOUT 105 MI...170 KM WNW OF KAILUA-KONA HAWAII ABOUT 100 MI...160 KM S OF HONOLULU HAWAII MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...70 MPH...110 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...NW OR 310 DEGREES AT 15 MPH...24 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...991 MB...29.27 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- CHANGES WITH THIS ADVISORY: The Hurricane Warning for Hawaii County has been replaced with a Tropical Storm Warning. SUMMARY OF WATCHES AND WARNINGS IN EFFECT: A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for... * Hawaii County * Maui County, including the islands of Maui, Lanai, Molokai and Kahoolawe * Oahu * Kauai County, including the islands of Kauai and Niihau A Tropical Storm Warning means that tropical storm conditions are expected somewhere within the warning area, in this case within 12 to 24 hours. Interests in the Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument should monitor the progress of Lala. For storm information specific to your area, including possible inland watches and warnings, please monitor products issued by your local National Weather Service forecast office. DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK ---------------------- At 200 AM HST (1200 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Lala was located near latitude 19.9 North, longitude 157.6 West. Lala is moving toward the northwest near 15 mph (24 km/h). A gradual westward turn with an increase in forward speed is expected today, followed by a continued westward motion through Tuesday. The core of the storm is forecast to remain south of the smaller main Hawaiian Islands and the easternmost Northwestern Hawaiian Islands during the next couple of days. Maximum sustained winds have decreased to near 70 mph (110 km/h) with higher gusts. A gradual weakening trend is forecast today and Monday. Some restrengthening is possible by midweek. Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 175 miles (280 km) from the center. The estimated minimum central pressure is 991 mb (29.27 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- Key messages for Lala can be found in the Tropical Cyclone Discussion under AWIPS header HFOTCDCP2 and WMO header WTPA42 PHFO. WIND: Tropical storm conditions will persist across portions of the Big Island of Hawaii early this morning, with the strongest winds expected in areas of higher terrain. Tropical storm conditions will spread westward from Maui County to Oahu this morning, then to Kauai County later today. Wind speeds atop mountains and on the windward and leeward slopes are often up to 30 percent stronger than the near-surface winds indicated in this advisory, and in some elevated locations could be even greater. RAINFALL: Lala is expected to produce additional rainfall of 4 to 8 inches across the Big Island and windward Maui, with maximum storm total of 30 to 35 inches over the windward Big Island. Across the remainder of the island chain total rainfall of 4 to 6 inches, with maximum amounts of 8 inches, is expected. This rainfall will produce life-threatening flooding and mudslides, especially in areas of steep terrain. For a complete depiction of forecast rainfall associated with Lala, please see the National Weather Service Storm Total Rainfall Graphic available at hurricanes.gov/graphics_cp2.shtml?rainqpf For a list of rainfall observations and wind reports associated with Lala, see the companion storm summary at WBCSCCNS2 with the WMO header ACUS42 KWBC or at the following link: www.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov/discussions/nfdscc2.html. STORM SURGE: The combination of a dangerous storm surge and the tide will cause normally dry areas near the coast to be flooded by rising waters moving inland from the shoreline. The water could reach the following heights above ground somewhere in the indicated areas if the peak surge occurs at the time of high tide... Hawaii...1 to 3 ft The deepest water will occur along the immediate coast, where the surge will be accompanied by large and dangerous waves. Surge-related flooding depends on the relative timing of the surge and the tidal cycle, and can vary greatly over short distances. For information specific to your area, please see products issued by your local National Weather Service forecast office. For a complete depiction of areas at risk of storm surge inundation, please see the National Weather Service Peak Storm Surge Graphic, available at hurricanes.gov/graphics_cp2.shtml?peakSurge. SURF: Swells generated by Lala will continue to build westward across the exposed windward waters today. Swells will also build over the exposed leeward waters as Lala passes south of the islands. 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 AM HST. $$ Forecaster Reinhart NNNN
Source: NOAA / NHC