WTPA32 PHFO 240231 TCPCP2 BULLETIN Tropical Storm Lala Advisory Number 47 NWS Central Pacific Hurricane Center Honolulu HI CP012026 Issued by NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL 500 PM HST Sun Aug 23 2026 ...LALA HOLDING STEADY OVER THE CENTRAL PACIFIC... SUMMARY OF 500 PM HST...0300 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...33.1N 174.7W ABOUT 390 MI...630 KM N OF PEARL AND HERMES ATOLL ABOUT 390 MI...625 KM NNE OF KURE ATOLL MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...65 MPH...100 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...NW OR 325 DEGREES AT 7 MPH...11 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 PM HST (0300 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Lala was located near latitude 33.1 North, longitude 174.7 West. Lala is moving toward the northwest near 7 mph (11 km/h), and a continued slow northwestward motion is expected over the next few days. Maximum sustained winds remain near 65 mph (100 km/h) with higher gusts. Gradual weakening is forecast during the next several days. Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 175 miles (280 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 PM HST. $$ Forecaster Cangialosi