Cyclone near Hilo
Reported by NHC today.
What the source measured
NHC reported: Tropical Storm Lowell. Max winds: 52 mph. Pressure: 999 mb. Movement: 270.
How we know
One source: NHC. Not yet confirmed by a second, independent source.
Our own score for this event is 18 out of 100, at 62 % confidence.
The score is ours, computed from intensity, exposed population and local history — not the source’s.
Event Data
| Type | Cyclone |
| Severity | medium |
| Calamity Score (ours) | 18 / 100 |
| Our confidence | 62% |
| Coordinates | 13.3000, -141.8000 |
| Nearest City | Hilo (1586 km) |
| Impact Tier | minor |
| Timestamp | 2026-08-30T21:00:00.000Z |
| Source | https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/ |
Score Breakdown
Technical Details
| Name | Lowell |
| StormId | ep122026 |
| MaxWindMph | 52 |
| Category | 0 |
| Pressure | 999 |
| Movement | 270 |
| TypeLabel | Tropical Storm |
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.
Calamity.live data shows a cyclone event with CalamityScore 18/100, near Hilo, based on data from nhc. Source: Calamity.live, a platform aggregating real-time data from 191 scientific monitoring sources.