Past storm
Final NHC advisory
Post-Tropical Cyclone Lowell
NHC issued its final advisory for Lowell. The final official forecast graphic, interactive track, wind animation based on NOAA data, and recent official advisories are preserved below.
Highest classification reached: Category 5 HurricaneAug 27, 2026 – Sep 11, 2026
Lowell advisory updated:
Key Facts
- Type
- Post-Tropical Cyclone
- Max sustained wind
- 50 mph
- Min pressure
- 997 mb
- Movement
- W 10 mph
- Storm center to BCS
- 3304 mi
- Center to Mainland
- 3234 mi
- Type
- Post-Tropical Cyclone
- Max sustained wind
- 50 mph
- Min pressure
- 997 mb
- Movement
- W 10 mph
- Storm center to BCS
- 3304 mi
- Center to Mainland
- 3234 mi
Track distance between reported center positions is estimated. Center distance does not show how far winds and rain can reach.
Historical Track
LowellPost-TropicalMax wind50 mph
Map sources: NHC storm track and coneNOAA GFS wind. Visualization by BajaStorms.
Official Graphics
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Advisory Timeline
Advisory #60
Lowell becomes a post-tropical cyclone. This is the final advisory.
Official NHC advisory text
ZCZC HFOTCPCP4 ALL TTAA00 PHFO DDHHMM BULLETIN Post-Tropical Cyclone Lowell Advisory Number 60 NWS Central Pacific Hurricane Center Honolulu HI EP122026 Issued by NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL 500 PM HST Thu Sep 10 2026 ...LOWELL BECOMES A POST-TROPICAL CYCLONE... ...THIS IS THE FINAL ADVISORY... SUMMARY OF 500 PM HST...0300 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...29.0N 169.9W ABOUT 815 MI...1310 KM NW OF LIHUE HAWAII MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...50 MPH...85 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...W OR 270 DEGREES AT 10 MPH...17 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...997 MB...29.44 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 Post-Tropical Cyclone Lowell was located near latitude 29.0 North, longitude 169.9 West. The post-tropical cyclone is moving toward the west near 10 mph (17 km/h), and this motion is forecast to continue for the next day or so. Afterwards, the system is expected to slow down and turn northwestward this weekend. Maximum sustained winds are near 50 mph (85 km/h) with higher gusts. Little change in strength is forecast during the next day or so. A slight increase in strength could occur on Saturday. However, steady weakening is forecast to occur late this weekend and the post-tropical cyclone is forecast to dissipate early next week. Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 185 miles (295 km) from the center. The estimated minimum central pressure is 997 mb (29.44 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- None. NEXT ADVISORY ------------- This is the last public advisory issued by the National Hurricane Center on this system. For additional information on the post-tropical cyclone, please see High Seas Forecasts issued by the National Weather Service, under AWIPS header NFDHSFEPI, WMO header FZPN01 KWBC, and on the web at ocean.weather.gov/shtml/NFDHSFEPI.php $$ Forecaster Papin NNNN
Source: NOAA / NHC
Advisory #59
Lowell continues to move westward over the open central Pacific.
However, steady weakening is forecast to occur late this weekend through early next week.
Official NHC advisory text
ZCZC HFOTCPCP4 ALL TTAA00 PHFO DDHHMM BULLETIN Tropical Storm Lowell Advisory Number 59 NWS Central Pacific Hurricane Center Honolulu HI EP122026 Issued by NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL 1100 AM HST Thu Sep 10 2026 ...LOWELL CONTINUES TO MOVE WESTWARD OVER THE OPEN CENTRAL PACIFIC... SUMMARY OF 1100 AM HST...2100 UTC...INFORMATION ----------------------------------------------- LOCATION...29.0N 168.9W ABOUT 765 MI...1230 KM NW OF LIHUE HAWAII MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...50 MPH...85 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...W OR 270 DEGREES AT 12 MPH...19 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...995 MB...29.39 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect. DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK ---------------------- At 1100 AM HST (2100 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Lowell was located near latitude 29.0 North, longitude 168.9 West. Lowell is moving toward the west near 12 mph (19 km/h). A general westward motion is forecast to continue for the next day or so. Then, the system is expected to slow down and turn northwestward this weekend. Maximum sustained winds are near 50 mph (85 km/h) with higher gusts. Little change in strength is forecast during the next 48 hours. A slight increase in strength could occur on Saturday. However, steady weakening is forecast to occur late this weekend through early next week. Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 185 miles (295 km) from the center. The estimated minimum central pressure is 995 mb (29.39 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- None. NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 500 PM HST. $$ Forecaster Evans/Papin NNNN
Source: NOAA / NHC
Advisory #58
Lowell remains a broad tropical storm as it moves over the open central Pacific ocean.
Gradual weakening is expected during the next day or so, but Lowell is forecast to remain a tropical storm for the next few days.
Official NHC advisory text
ZCZC HFOTCPCP4 ALL TTAA00 PHFO DDHHMM BULLETIN Tropical Storm Lowell Advisory Number 58 NWS Central Pacific Hurricane Center Honolulu HI EP122026 Issued by NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL 500 AM HST Thu Sep 10 2026 ...LOWELL REMAINS A BROAD TROPICAL STORM AS IT MOVES OVER THE OPEN CENTRAL PACIFIC OCEAN... SUMMARY OF 500 AM HST...1500 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...29.1N 167.7W ABOUT 710 MI...1145 KM NW OF LIHUE HAWAII MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...60 MPH...95 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...W OR 270 DEGREES AT 15 MPH...24 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...988 MB...29.18 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect. DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK ---------------------- At 500 AM HST (1500 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Lowell was located near latitude 29.1 North, longitude 167.7 West. Lowell is moving toward the west near 15 mph (24 km/h). A general westward motion is forecast to continue for the next day or so. Then, the system is expected to slow down and turn northeastward this weekend. Maximum sustained winds are near 60 mph (95 km/h) with higher gusts. Gradual weakening is expected during the next day or so, but Lowell is forecast to remain a tropical storm for the next few days. Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 185 miles (295 km) from the center. The estimated minimum central pressure is 988 mb (29.18 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- None. NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 1100 AM HST. $$ Forecaster Evans/Hagen NNNN
Source: NOAA / NHC
Advisory #57
Slightly stronger Lowell advances westward over the open central Pacific ocean.
Gradual weakening is expected during the next day or so, but Lowell is forecast to remain a tropical storm for the next few days.
Official NHC advisory text
ZCZC HFOTCPCP4 ALL TTAA00 PHFO DDHHMM BULLETIN Tropical Storm Lowell Advisory Number 57 NWS Central Pacific Hurricane Center Honolulu HI EP122026 Issued by NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL 1100 PM HST Wed Sep 09 2026 ...SLIGHTLY STRONGER LOWELL ADVANCES WESTWARD OVER THE OPEN CENTRAL PACIFIC OCEAN... SUMMARY OF 1100 PM HST...0900 UTC...INFORMATION ----------------------------------------------- LOCATION...29.2N 166.2W ABOUT 655 MI...1050 KM NW OF LIHUE HAWAII MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...65 MPH...100 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...W OR 280 DEGREES AT 13 MPH...20 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...993 MB...29.33 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect. DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK ---------------------- At 1100 PM HST (0900 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Lowell was located near latitude 29.2 North, longitude 166.2 West. Lowell is moving toward the west near 13 mph (20 km/h). A general westward motion is forecast to continue for the next day or so. Then, the system's forward motion is expected to slow late this week as it turns northwestward. Satellite-derived wind data indicate that maximum sustained winds are near 65 mph (100 km/h) with higher gusts. Gradual weakening is expected during the next day or so, but Lowell is forecast to remain a tropical storm for the next few days. Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 195 miles (315 km) from the center. The estimated minimum central pressure is 993 mb (29.33 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- None. NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 500 AM HST. $$ Forecaster Katz/Reinhart NNNN
Source: NOAA / NHC
Advisory #56
Lowell turning westward as it gradually weakens.
Official NHC advisory text
ZCZC HFOTCPCP4 ALL TTAA00 PHFO DDHHMM BULLETIN Tropical Storm Lowell Advisory Number 56 NWS Central Pacific Hurricane Center Honolulu HI EP122026 Issued by NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL 500 PM HST Wed Sep 09 2026 ...LOWELL TURNING WESTWARD AS IT GRADUALLY WEAKENS... SUMMARY OF 500 PM HST...0300 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...29.2N 165.1W ABOUT 610 MI...985 KM NW OF LIHUE HAWAII MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...50 MPH...85 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...W OR 280 DEGREES AT 14 MPH...22 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...991 MB...29.27 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 29.2 North, longitude 165.1 West. Lowell is now moving toward the west near 14 mph (22 km/h). A general westward motion is forecast for the next day or so. Then, the system's forward motion is expected to slow late this week as it turns back northwestward. Maximum sustained winds have decreased to near 50 mph (85 km/h) with higher gusts. Gradual weakening is forecast during the next day or so followed by a brief period of reintensification by the end of the week. Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 195 miles (315 km) from the center. The estimated minimum central pressure is 991 mb (29.27 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- None. NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 1100 PM HST. $$ Forecaster Papin NNNN
Source: NOAA / NHC