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000
ABNT20 KNHC 290518
TWOAT

Tropical Weather Outlook
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL
200 AM EDT Sat Aug 29 2026

For the North Atlantic...Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of America:

East of the Leeward Islands (Remnants of Dolly):
A tropical wave, the remnants of Tropical Storm Dolly, are located
several hundred miles east of the Leeward Islands. Redevelopment of
this system is unlikely while it moves westward to
west-northwestward near 25 mph. The wave could bring locally heavy
rains and gusty winds to portions of the Leeward Islands, the Virgin
Islands and Puerto Rico over the next several days.
* Formation chance through 48 hours...low...near 0 percent.
* Formation chance through 7 days...low...10 percent.

Northeastern and North-Central Gulf of America:
Disorganized cloudiness and showers over portions of the
northeastern and north-central Gulf of America are associated with a
weak area of low pressure. Development, if any, of this system is
expected to be slow while it remains nearly stationary for the next
several days.
* Formation chance through 48 hours...low...near 0 percent.
* Formation chance through 7 days...low...10 percent.

$$
Forecaster Gibbs

There are no tropical cyclones at this time.

No tropical cyclones as of Sat, 29 Aug 2026 05:36:14 GMT

 

Eastern Pacific

Eastern North Pacific Tropical Weather Outlook

889 
ABPZ20 KNHC 290519
TWOEP

Tropical Weather Outlook
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL
1100 PM PDT Fri Aug 28 2026

For the eastern and central North Pacific east of 180 longitude:

Active Systems:
The National Hurricane Center is issuing advisories on Tropical
Storm Karina, located well southwest of the southern tip of the Baja
California Peninsula, and on Tropical Storm Lowell, located well
east-southeast of the Hawaiian Islands.

Well Offshore of Southwestern Mexico:
An area of disturbed weather, associated with a tropical wave, is
located well to the south of southwestern Mexico. Environmental
conditions appear favorable for gradual development of this system,
and a tropical depression is likely to form early next week while
it moves west-northwestward to northwestward at 10 to 15 mph.
* Formation chance through 48 hours...low...30 percent.
* Formation chance through 7 days...high...80 percent.

Central Pacific:
An area of low pressure could form well south or southwest of the
Hawaiian Islands in a few days. Some gradual development is possible
thereafter and a tropical depression could form during the middle
part of next week while the system moves slowly west-northwestward,
well offshore of the Hawaiian Islands.
* Formation chance through 48 hours...low...near 0 percent.
* Formation chance through 7 days...medium...40 percent.

$$
Forecaster Gibbs

Summary for Tropical Storm Karina (EP1/EP112026)

...KARINA HOLDS STEADY AND FORECAST TO BECOME A MAJOR HURRICANE WELL OFFSHORE OF SOUTHWESTERN MEXICO... As of 8:00 PM PDT Fri Aug 28 the center of Karina was located near 14.2, -116.3 with movement NW at 12 mph. The minimum central pressure was 988 mb with maximum sustained winds of about 65 mph.

Tropical Storm Karina Public Advisory Number 6

Issued at 800 PM PDT Fri Aug 28 2026 000
WTPZ31 KNHC 290252
TCPEP1
 
BULLETIN
Tropical Storm Karina Advisory Number   6
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       EP112026
800 PM PDT Fri Aug 28 2026
 
...KARINA HOLDS STEADY AND FORECAST TO BECOME A MAJOR HURRICANE WELL 
OFFSHORE OF SOUTHWESTERN MEXICO...
 
 
SUMMARY OF 800 PM PDT...0300 UTC...INFORMATION
----------------------------------------------
LOCATION...14.2N 116.3W
ABOUT 730 MI...1180 KM SW OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...65 MPH...100 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...NW OR 310 DEGREES AT 12 MPH...19 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 800 PM PDT (0300 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Karina was 
located near latitude 14.2 North, longitude 116.3 West. Karina is 
moving toward the northwest near 12 mph (19 km/h), and this general 
motion is expected to continue over the next day or so, followed by 
a more westward turn.
 
Maximum sustained winds are near 65 mph (100 km/h) with higher 
gusts. Strengthening is forecast during the next several days. 
Karina is forecast to become a hurricane by early Saturday and could 
become a major hurricane early next week.
 
Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 230 miles (370 km)
from the center.
 
The estimated minimum central pressure is 988 mb (29.18 inches).
 
 
HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
----------------------
SURF:  Swells generated by Karina will begin to affect portions of
the coast of southwest Mexico and the Baja California Peninsula
this weekend.  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 200 AM PDT.
 
$$
Forecaster Pierce/Zelinsky

Tropical Storm Karina Forecast Advisory Number 6

Issued at 0300 UTC SAT AUG 29 2026 000
WTPZ21 KNHC 290252
TCMEP1
 
TROPICAL STORM KARINA FORECAST/ADVISORY NUMBER   6
NWS NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL       EP112026
0300 UTC SAT AUG 29 2026
 
TROPICAL STORM CENTER LOCATED NEAR 14.2N 116.3W AT 29/0300Z
POSITION ACCURATE WITHIN  30 NM
 
PRESENT MOVEMENT TOWARD THE NORTHWEST OR 310 DEGREES AT  10 KT
 
ESTIMATED MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE  988 MB
MAX SUSTAINED WINDS  55 KT WITH GUSTS TO  65 KT.
50 KT....... 40NE   0SE   0SW   0NW.
34 KT.......180NE 200SE   0SW 120NW.
4 M SEAS....240NE 240SE 120SW 210NW.
WINDS AND SEAS VARY GREATLY IN EACH QUADRANT.  RADII IN NAUTICAL
MILES ARE THE LARGEST RADII EXPECTED ANYWHERE IN THAT QUADRANT.
 
REPEAT...CENTER LOCATED NEAR 14.2N 116.3W AT 29/0300Z
AT 29/0000Z CENTER WAS LOCATED NEAR 13.9N 115.9W
 
FORECAST VALID 29/1200Z 15.1N 117.5W
MAX WIND  65 KT...GUSTS  80 KT.
64 KT... 20NE   0SE   0SW   0NW.
50 KT... 40NE  30SE   0SW  30NW.
34 KT...180NE 200SE  30SW 120NW.
 
FORECAST VALID 30/0000Z 16.2N 119.4W
MAX WIND  75 KT...GUSTS  90 KT.
64 KT... 20NE  15SE   0SW  15NW.
50 KT... 50NE  30SE  20SW  30NW.
34 KT...170NE 180SE  50SW 120NW.
 
FORECAST VALID 30/1200Z 17.0N 121.1W
MAX WIND  90 KT...GUSTS 110 KT.
64 KT... 25NE  20SE  10SW  15NW.
50 KT... 60NE  40SE  30SW  30NW.
34 KT...170NE 160SE  70SW 120NW.
 
FORECAST VALID 31/0000Z 17.3N 122.8W
MAX WIND 100 KT...GUSTS 120 KT.
64 KT... 30NE  20SE  15SW  20NW.
50 KT... 60NE  40SE  40SW  40NW.
34 KT...150NE 130SE  70SW 120NW.
 
FORECAST VALID 31/1200Z 17.5N 124.6W
MAX WIND 110 KT...GUSTS 135 KT.
64 KT... 30NE  30SE  20SW  25NW.
50 KT... 60NE  40SE  40SW  50NW.
34 KT...150NE 120SE  90SW 120NW.
 
FORECAST VALID 01/0000Z 18.0N 126.0W
MAX WIND 105 KT...GUSTS 130 KT.
64 KT... 35NE  30SE  20SW  30NW.
50 KT... 60NE  50SE  40SW  50NW.
34 KT...140NE 120SE  90SW 120NW.
 
EXTENDED OUTLOOK. NOTE...ERRORS FOR TRACK HAVE AVERAGED NEAR 100 NM
ON DAY 4 AND 125 NM ON DAY 5...AND FOR INTENSITY NEAR 15 KT EACH DAY
 
OUTLOOK VALID 02/0000Z 19.1N 129.2W
MAX WIND  90 KT...GUSTS 110 KT.
50 KT... 50NE  50SE  40SW  50NW.
34 KT...120NE 110SE  90SW 120NW.
 
OUTLOOK VALID 03/0000Z 20.6N 131.4W
MAX WIND  70 KT...GUSTS  85 KT.
50 KT... 50NE  40SE  30SW  40NW.
34 KT...110NE 100SE  80SW 100NW.
 
REQUEST FOR 3 HOURLY SHIP REPORTS WITHIN 300 MILES OF 14.2N 116.3W
 
NEXT ADVISORY AT 29/0900Z
 
$$
FORECASTER PIERCE/ZELINSKY

Tropical Storm Karina Forecast Discussion Number 6

Issued at 800 PM PDT Fri Aug 28 2026 000
WTPZ41 KNHC 290252
TCDEP1
 
Tropical Storm Karina Discussion Number   6
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       EP112026
800 PM PDT Fri Aug 28 2026

Visible satellite imagery continues to show Karina with 
distinct, well-organized spiral banding around a central dense 
cloudy inner core. The latest subjective intensity estimate of 
T3.5/55 kt from TAFB, is lining up well with the objective 
intensity estimates of 50 to 60 kt from UW-CIMSS. Because of this, 
the initial intensity was maintained at 55 kt.

Karina is on a northwestward heading of 310/10 kt. This should 
continue through the next 24 h or so as ridging will build over the 
Southwestern United States. Karina is then forecast to slow slightly 
and be steered in a more westerly direction this weekend as a 
mid-level trough first erodes the aforementioned ridge, and another 
ridge over the central North Pacific quickly builds southeastward in 
its place. The overall track of Karina was shifted a bit farther 
south from the previous advisory, following the HCCA guidance, but 
the reliable guidance remains in good agreement through the early 
portion of the forecast. Model spread increases significantly 
thereafter reducing confidence of Karina's exact track toward the 
latter end of the forecast period.

The SHIPS guidance remains largely unchanged, still showcasing a 
favorable environment for intensification over the next 60 h or so. 
Given the light shear, warm SSTs, and moisture-laden atmosphere, 
Karina has all the necessary ingredients conducive to significantly 
strengthen to major hurricane status. The latest guidance from 
Google DeepMind now features over 80 percent of the ensemble members 
showing Karina becoming a major hurricane. The SHIPS diagnostics 
show environmental conditions becoming less conducive for 
strengthening after the weekend and weakening becoming becoming 
increasingly likely early next week. Slight adjustments to the 
intensity forecast have been made to reflect the guidance.
 

 FORECAST POSITIONS AND MAX WINDS
 
INIT  29/0300Z 14.2N 116.3W   55 KT  65 MPH
 12H  29/1200Z 15.1N 117.5W   65 KT  75 MPH
 24H  30/0000Z 16.2N 119.4W   75 KT  85 MPH
 36H  30/1200Z 17.0N 121.1W   90 KT 105 MPH
 48H  31/0000Z 17.3N 122.8W  100 KT 115 MPH
 60H  31/1200Z 17.5N 124.6W  110 KT 125 MPH
 72H  01/0000Z 18.0N 126.0W  105 KT 120 MPH
 96H  02/0000Z 19.1N 129.2W   90 KT 105 MPH
120H  03/0000Z 20.6N 131.4W   70 KT  80 MPH
 
$$
Forecaster Pierce/Zelinsky

Tropical Storm Karina Wind Speed Probabilities Number 6

Issued at 0300 UTC SAT AUG 29 2026 000
FOPZ11 KNHC 290253
PWSEP1
                                                                    
TROPICAL STORM KARINA WIND SPEED PROBABILITIES NUMBER   6           
NWS NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL       EP112026               
0300 UTC SAT AUG 29 2026                                            
                                                                    
AT 0300Z THE CENTER OF TROPICAL STORM KARINA WAS LOCATED NEAR       
LATITUDE 14.2 NORTH...LONGITUDE 116.3 WEST WITH MAXIMUM SUSTAINED   
WINDS NEAR 55 KTS...65 MPH...100 KM/H.                              
                                                                    
Z INDICATES COORDINATED UNIVERSAL TIME (GREENWICH)                  
   PACIFIC  DAYLIGHT TIME (PDT)...SUBTRACT 7 HOURS FROM Z TIME      
   HAWAIIAN STANDARD TIME (HST)...SUBTRACT 10 HOURS FROM Z TIME     
                                                                    
WIND SPEED PROBABILITY TABLE FOR SPECIFIC LOCATIONS                 
                                                                    
CHANCES OF SUSTAINED (1-MINUTE AVERAGE) WIND SPEEDS OF AT LEAST     
   ...34 KT (39 MPH... 63 KM/H)...                                  
   ...50 KT (58 MPH... 93 KM/H)...                                  
   ...64 KT (74 MPH...119 KM/H)...                                  
FOR LOCATIONS AND TIME PERIODS DURING THE NEXT 5 DAYS               
                                                                    
PROBABILITIES FOR LOCATIONS ARE GIVEN AS OP(CP) WHERE               
    OP  IS THE PROBABILITY OF THE EVENT BEGINNING DURING            
        AN INDIVIDUAL TIME PERIOD (ONSET PROBABILITY)               
   (CP) IS THE PROBABILITY OF THE EVENT OCCURRING BETWEEN           
        00Z SAT AND THE FORECAST HOUR (CUMULATIVE PROBABILITY)      
                                                                    
PROBABILITIES ARE GIVEN IN PERCENT                                  
X INDICATES PROBABILITIES LESS THAN 1 PERCENT                       
PROBABILITIES FOR 34 KT AND 50 KT ARE SHOWN AT A GIVEN LOCATION WHEN
THE 5-DAY CUMULATIVE PROBABILITY IS AT LEAST 3 PERCENT.             
PROBABILITIES FOR 34...50...64 KT SHOWN WHEN THE 5-DAY              
64-KT CUMULATIVE PROBABILITY IS AT LEAST 1 PERCENT.                 
                                                                    
                                                                    
  - - - - WIND SPEED PROBABILITIES FOR SELECTED LOCATIONS - - - -   
                                                                    
               FROM    FROM    FROM    FROM    FROM    FROM    FROM 
  TIME       00Z SAT 12Z SAT 00Z SUN 12Z SUN 00Z MON 00Z TUE 00Z WED
PERIODS         TO      TO      TO      TO      TO      TO      TO  
             12Z SAT 00Z SUN 12Z SUN 00Z MON 00Z TUE 00Z WED 00Z THU
                                                                    
FORECAST HOUR    (12)   (24)    (36)    (48)    (72)    (96)   (120)
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 
LOCATION       KT                                                   
                                                                    
15N 115W       34 99   X(99)   X(99)   X(99)   X(99)   X(99)   X(99)
 
15N 120W       34  1  21(22)  12(34)   X(34)   X(34)   X(34)   X(34)
15N 120W       50  X   1( 1)   2( 3)   X( 3)   X( 3)   X( 3)   X( 3)
 
20N 120W       34  X   1( 1)   3( 4)   1( 5)   X( 5)   X( 5)   X( 5)
 
15N 125W       34  X   X( X)   X( X)   1( 1)   4( 5)   X( 5)   1( 6)
 
20N 125W       34  X   X( X)   X( X)   2( 2)  25(27)   5(32)   X(32)
20N 125W       50  X   X( X)   X( X)   X( X)   4( 4)   1( 5)   X( 5)
20N 125W       64  X   X( X)   X( X)   X( X)   1( 1)   1( 2)   X( 2)
 
15N 130W       34  X   X( X)   X( X)   X( X)   X( X)   3( 3)   X( 3)
 
20N 130W       34  X   X( X)   X( X)   X( X)   2( 2)  56(58)  15(73)
20N 130W       50  X   X( X)   X( X)   X( X)   X( X)  29(29)  15(44)
20N 130W       64  X   X( X)   X( X)   X( X)   X( X)  14(14)  10(24)
 
25N 130W       34  X   X( X)   X( X)   X( X)   X( X)   X( X)   4( 4)
 
20N 135W       34  X   X( X)   X( X)   X( X)   X( X)   1( 1)   7( 8)
 
25N 135W       34  X   X( X)   X( X)   X( X)   X( X)   X( X)   4( 4)
 
$$                                                                  
FORECASTER PIERCE/ZELINSKY

Tropical Storm Karina Graphics



Tropical Storm Karina 34-Knot Wind Speed Probabilities

Wind Speed Probabilities last updated Sat, 29 Aug 2026 03:21:26 GMT

Summary for Tropical Storm Lowell (EP2/EP122026)

...LOWELL HOLDING STEADY ON A WESTWARD TRACK... As of 5:00 PM HST Fri Aug 28 the center of Lowell was located near 12.5, -134.2 with movement W at 7 mph. The minimum central pressure was 1003 mb with maximum sustained winds of about 45 mph.

Tropical Storm Lowell Public Advisory Number 6

Issued at 500 PM HST Fri Aug 28 2026 000
WTPZ32 KNHC 290240
TCPEP2
 
BULLETIN
Tropical Storm Lowell Advisory Number   6
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       EP122026
500 PM HST Fri Aug 28 2026
 
...LOWELL HOLDING STEADY ON A WESTWARD TRACK...
 
 
SUMMARY OF 500 PM HST...0300 UTC...INFORMATION
----------------------------------------------
LOCATION...12.5N 134.2W
ABOUT 1470 MI...2370 KM ESE OF HILO HAWAII
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...45 MPH...75 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...W OR 275 DEGREES AT 7 MPH...11 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1003 MB...29.62 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 12.5 North, longitude 134.2 West. Lowell is
moving toward the west near 7 mph (11 km/h). This general motion, 
along with a gradual increase in forward speed, is expected during 
the next several days.
 
Maximum sustained winds are near 45 mph (75 km/h) with higher gusts.
Gradual strengthening is expected to begin on Saturday, and Lowell 
could become a hurricane by Monday.
 
Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 70 miles (110 km)
from the center.
 
The estimated minimum central pressure is 1003 mb (29.62 inches).
 
 
HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
----------------------
None
 
 
NEXT ADVISORY
-------------
Next complete advisory at 1100 PM HST.
 
$$
Forecaster Gibbs

Tropical Storm Lowell Forecast Advisory Number 6

Issued at 0300 UTC SAT AUG 29 2026 063 
WTPZ22 KNHC 290239
TCMEP2
 
TROPICAL STORM LOWELL FORECAST/ADVISORY NUMBER   6
NWS NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL       EP122026
0300 UTC SAT AUG 29 2026
 
TROPICAL STORM CENTER LOCATED NEAR 12.5N 134.2W AT 29/0300Z
POSITION ACCURATE WITHIN  30 NM
 
PRESENT MOVEMENT TOWARD THE WEST OR 275 DEGREES AT   6 KT
 
ESTIMATED MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE 1003 MB
MAX SUSTAINED WINDS  40 KT WITH GUSTS TO  50 KT.
34 KT.......  0NE   0SE  60SW  50NW.
4 M SEAS.... 60NE  60SE   0SW   0NW.
WINDS AND SEAS VARY GREATLY IN EACH QUADRANT.  RADII IN NAUTICAL
MILES ARE THE LARGEST RADII EXPECTED ANYWHERE IN THAT QUADRANT.
 
REPEAT...CENTER LOCATED NEAR 12.5N 134.2W AT 29/0300Z
AT 29/0000Z CENTER WAS LOCATED NEAR 12.4N 133.8W
 
FORECAST VALID 29/1200Z 12.6N 135.3W
MAX WIND  45 KT...GUSTS  55 KT.
34 KT... 20NE  30SE  50SW  40NW.
 
FORECAST VALID 30/0000Z 12.7N 136.8W
MAX WIND  50 KT...GUSTS  60 KT.
50 KT... 20NE   0SE   0SW   0NW.
34 KT... 30NE  50SE  50SW  40NW.
 
FORECAST VALID 30/1200Z 12.8N 138.6W
MAX WIND  50 KT...GUSTS  60 KT.
50 KT... 20NE  20SE   0SW   0NW.
34 KT... 40NE  50SE  50SW  50NW.
 
FORECAST VALID 31/0000Z 13.0N 140.5W
MAX WIND  55 KT...GUSTS  65 KT.
50 KT... 20NE  20SE  10SW  20NW.
34 KT... 50NE  50SE  50SW  50NW.
 
FORECAST VALID 31/1200Z 13.2N 142.4W
MAX WIND  65 KT...GUSTS  80 KT.
64 KT... 10NE   0SE   0SW   0NW.
50 KT... 20NE  20SE  20SW  20NW.
34 KT... 60NE  50SE  60SW  60NW.
 
FORECAST VALID 01/0000Z 13.4N 144.5W
MAX WIND  75 KT...GUSTS  90 KT.
64 KT... 15NE  10SE  10SW  15NW.
50 KT... 30NE  20SE  20SW  30NW.
34 KT... 70NE  50SE  60SW  70NW.
 
EXTENDED OUTLOOK. NOTE...ERRORS FOR TRACK HAVE AVERAGED NEAR 100 NM
ON DAY 4 AND 125 NM ON DAY 5...AND FOR INTENSITY NEAR 15 KT EACH DAY
 
OUTLOOK VALID 02/0000Z 13.7N 146.9W
MAX WIND  90 KT...GUSTS 110 KT.
50 KT... 40NE  30SE  30SW  40NW.
34 KT... 90NE  70SE  60SW  90NW.
 
OUTLOOK VALID 03/0000Z 14.2N 150.2W
MAX WIND  95 KT...GUSTS 115 KT.
50 KT... 50NE  40SE  30SW  40NW.
34 KT...100NE  70SE  60SW 100NW.
 
REQUEST FOR 3 HOURLY SHIP REPORTS WITHIN 300 MILES OF 12.5N 134.2W
 
NEXT ADVISORY AT 29/0900Z
 
$$
FORECASTER GIBBS

Tropical Storm Lowell Forecast Discussion Number 6

Issued at 500 PM HST Fri Aug 28 2026 347 
WTPZ42 KNHC 290241
TCDEP2
 
Tropical Storm Lowell Discussion Number   6
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       EP122026
500 PM HST Fri Aug 28 2026

Lowell remains a sheared tropical cyclone this afternoon. Moderate 
easterly vertical wind shear continues to displace the bulk of the 
convection over and west of the low-level circulation center. There 
has been little evidence of strengthening during the past several 
hours, and a blend of the latest objective intensity estimates and 
subjective Dvorak intensity estimate from TAFB support holding the 
initial intensity at 40 kt for this advisory. 

The cyclone continues to move slowly westward, with an initial 
motion of about 275/5 kt. A low- to mid-level ridge is forecast to 
strengthen north of the cyclone during the next couple of days, 
which should cause the cyclone to continue westward with a gradual 
increase in forward speed. This general westward motion is expected 
to continue through the weekend and into early next week. Track 
forecast uncertainty increases considerably thereafter due in part 
to the potential influence on the steering flow from TS Karina to 
its northeast. There remains considerable spread in the guidance, 
particularly in forward speed, with the multi-model consensus (HCCA) 
and Google DeepMind ensemble mean generally faster than the GFS and 
ECMWF solutions. In addition to the along-track spread, the 
cross-track spread also increases considerably by day 5. Given these 
differences, the latest NHC track forecast reflects a blend of the 
previous forecast, Google DeepMind ensemble mean, and HCCA.  

The easterly vertical wind shear currently affecting Lowell is 
forecast to hold into the weekend, then steadily decrease by the 
latter half of the weekend, which should allow the cyclone to become 
better organized and gradually strengthen. However, the current 
sheared structure and nearby mid- to upper-level dry air should 
temper the rate of intensification in the short term. Environmental 
conditions are forecast to become more favorable thereafter, and a 
faster rate of strengthening is possible beginning by early next 
week. The intensity forecast becomes more uncertain later in the 
period due to Lowell's potential interaction with Karina. A faster 
westward track would likely keep the cyclones sufficiently separated 
and allow Lowell to continue strengthening, while a slower solution 
could expose Lowell to stronger shear associated with outflow from 
Karina. The latest NHC intensity forecast is similar to the previous 
advisory and continues to show Lowell becoming a hurricane in about 
60 h.
 
 
FORECAST POSITIONS AND MAX WINDS
 
INIT  29/0300Z 12.5N 134.2W   40 KT  45 MPH
 12H  29/1200Z 12.6N 135.3W   45 KT  50 MPH
 24H  30/0000Z 12.7N 136.8W   50 KT  60 MPH
 36H  30/1200Z 12.8N 138.6W   50 KT  60 MPH
 48H  31/0000Z 13.0N 140.5W   55 KT  65 MPH
 60H  31/1200Z 13.2N 142.4W   65 KT  75 MPH
 72H  01/0000Z 13.4N 144.5W   75 KT  85 MPH
 96H  02/0000Z 13.7N 146.9W   90 KT 105 MPH
120H  03/0000Z 14.2N 150.2W   95 KT 110 MPH
 
$$
Forecaster Gibbs

Tropical Storm Lowell Wind Speed Probabilities Number 6

Issued at 0300 UTC SAT AUG 29 2026 228 
FOPZ12 KNHC 290240
PWSEP2
                                                                    
TROPICAL STORM LOWELL WIND SPEED PROBABILITIES NUMBER   6           
NWS NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL       EP122026               
0300 UTC SAT AUG 29 2026                                            
                                                                    
AT 0300Z THE CENTER OF TROPICAL STORM LOWELL WAS LOCATED NEAR       
LATITUDE 12.5 NORTH...LONGITUDE 134.2 WEST WITH MAXIMUM SUSTAINED   
WINDS NEAR 40 KTS...45 MPH...75 KM/H.                               
                                                                    
Z INDICATES COORDINATED UNIVERSAL TIME (GREENWICH)                  
   PACIFIC  DAYLIGHT TIME (PDT)...SUBTRACT 7 HOURS FROM Z TIME      
   HAWAIIAN STANDARD TIME (HST)...SUBTRACT 10 HOURS FROM Z TIME     
                                                                    
WIND SPEED PROBABILITY TABLE FOR SPECIFIC LOCATIONS                 
                                                                    
CHANCES OF SUSTAINED (1-MINUTE AVERAGE) WIND SPEEDS OF AT LEAST     
   ...34 KT (39 MPH... 63 KM/H)...                                  
   ...50 KT (58 MPH... 93 KM/H)...                                  
   ...64 KT (74 MPH...119 KM/H)...                                  
FOR LOCATIONS AND TIME PERIODS DURING THE NEXT 5 DAYS               
                                                                    
PROBABILITIES FOR LOCATIONS ARE GIVEN AS OP(CP) WHERE               
    OP  IS THE PROBABILITY OF THE EVENT BEGINNING DURING            
        AN INDIVIDUAL TIME PERIOD (ONSET PROBABILITY)               
   (CP) IS THE PROBABILITY OF THE EVENT OCCURRING BETWEEN           
        00Z SAT AND THE FORECAST HOUR (CUMULATIVE PROBABILITY)      
                                                                    
PROBABILITIES ARE GIVEN IN PERCENT                                  
X INDICATES PROBABILITIES LESS THAN 1 PERCENT                       
PROBABILITIES FOR 34 KT AND 50 KT ARE SHOWN AT A GIVEN LOCATION WHEN
THE 5-DAY CUMULATIVE PROBABILITY IS AT LEAST 3 PERCENT.             
PROBABILITIES FOR 34...50...64 KT SHOWN WHEN THE 5-DAY              
64-KT CUMULATIVE PROBABILITY IS AT LEAST 1 PERCENT.                 
                                                                    
                                                                    
  - - - - WIND SPEED PROBABILITIES FOR SELECTED LOCATIONS - - - -   
                                                                    
               FROM    FROM    FROM    FROM    FROM    FROM    FROM 
  TIME       00Z SAT 12Z SAT 00Z SUN 12Z SUN 00Z MON 00Z TUE 00Z WED
PERIODS         TO      TO      TO      TO      TO      TO      TO  
             12Z SAT 00Z SUN 12Z SUN 00Z MON 00Z TUE 00Z WED 00Z THU
                                                                    
FORECAST HOUR    (12)   (24)    (36)    (48)    (72)    (96)   (120)
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LOCATION       KT                                                   
                                                                    
15N 140W       34  X   X( X)   X( X)   2( 2)   X( 2)   1( 3)   X( 3)
 
15N 145W       34  X   X( X)   X( X)   X( X)  19(19)  16(35)   1(36)
15N 145W       50  X   X( X)   X( X)   X( X)   4( 4)   7(11)   1(12)
15N 145W       64  X   X( X)   X( X)   X( X)   1( 1)   3( 4)   1( 5)
 
10N 150W       34  X   X( X)   X( X)   X( X)   X( X)   1( 1)   2( 3)
 
15N 150W       34  X   X( X)   X( X)   X( X)   X( X)  13(13)  47(60)
15N 150W       50  X   X( X)   X( X)   X( X)   X( X)   3( 3)  28(31)
15N 150W       64  X   X( X)   X( X)   X( X)   X( X)   1( 1)  16(17)
 
BUOY 51004     34  X   X( X)   X( X)   X( X)   X( X)   X( X)   9( 9)
 
15N 155W       34  X   X( X)   X( X)   X( X)   X( X)   X( X)   7( 7)
 
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