Green notification for tropical cyclone LOWELL-26. Population affected by Category 1 (120 km/h) wind speeds or higher is 0 (0 in Tropical Storm).
Reported by GDACS today.
It is one of only 2 we have recorded within 20 km of this point since 27 August 2026. The last comparable one was on 30 August 2026.
What the source measured
GDACS reported: From 27/08/2026 to 01/09/2026, a Hurricane/Typhoon > 74 mph (maximum wind speed of 204 km/h) LOWELL-26 was active in CentralPacific. The cyclone affects these countries: [unknown] (vulnerability [unknown]). Estimated population affected by category 1 (120 km/h) wind speeds or higher is 0 (0 in tropical storm). · Severity: Hurricane/Typhoon > 74 mph (maximum wind speed of 204 km/h) · Pop. affected: Population affected by Category 1 (120 km/h) wind speeds or higher is 0 (0 in Tropical Storm)
Nearby, since 27 August 2026
- August 30, 2026 · score 18 · 0.0 km
How we know
Confirmed by 2 independent sources, including GDACS.
Our own score for this event is 11 out of 100, at 59 % confidence.
The score is ours, computed from intensity, exposed population and local history — not the source’s.
Event Data
| Type | Cyclone |
| Severity | high |
| Calamity Score (ours) | 11 / 100 |
| Our confidence | 59% |
| Coordinates | 13.4000, -149.4000 |
| Nearest City | Hilo (929 km) |
| Impact Tier | minor |
| Timestamp | 2026-09-01T20:21:54.852Z |
| Source | https://www.gdacs.org/report.aspx?eventtype=TC&eventid=1001315 |
Score Breakdown
Technical Details
| EventType | TC |
| AlertLevel | Green |
| Population | Population affected by Category 1 (120 km/h) wind speeds or higher is 0 (0 in Tropical Storm) |
| FromRSS | true |
| Eonet Category | Severe Storms |
| Eonet MagnitudeValue | 65 |
| Eonet MagnitudeUnit | kts |
| Eonet GeometryCount | 20 |
| Eonet EonetId | EONET_23612 |
| MergedSources | [{"id":"eonet_EONET_23612","source":"eonet","severity":"high","severityValue":55.333333333333336,"timestamp":1788264000000,"latitude":13.4,"longitude":-149}] |
Safety Information
During a tropical cyclone: shelter in a sturdy interior room away from windows. Stock emergency supplies including water, food, medications, and flashlights. Do not venture outdoors during the eye of the storm. After passage, beware of downed power lines, flooding, and structural damage. Follow official guidance for evacuation and shelter.
Series begins 10 February 2026. Comparisons refer to that period only. Collection gap: 14-26 August 2026.
This data is aggregated algorithmically from scientific sources. Not a replacement for official emergency warnings.
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Calamity.live data shows a cyclone event with CalamityScore 11/100, based on data from gdacs. Source: Calamity.live, a platform aggregating real-time data from 185 scientific monitoring sources.