Tropical Storm Lowell Moving Westward, Gradual Strengthening Expected

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Published: 2026-08-29T15:00:00Z
Category: weather
Source: National Hurricane Center (NOAA)

Tropical Storm Lowell, located east-southeast of Hilo, Hawaii, is moving westward at 8 mph (13 km/h) with maximum sustained winds of 45 mph (75 km/h). Little change in strength is currently observed, but gradual strengthening is expected over the weekend, with Lowell potentially becoming a hurricane by Monday or Monday night.

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