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WTPA32 PHFO 170835
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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
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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
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Next complete advisory at 500 AM HST.

$$
Forecaster Gibbs/Evans

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