Past storm
Post-Tropical Cyclone Lala
Final NHC advisoryNHC issued its final advisory for Lala. The final official forecast graphic, interactive track, wind animation based on NOAA data, and recent official advisories are preserved below.
Highest classification reached: Category 4 HurricaneAug 12–28, 2026
Lala advisory updated:
Key Facts
- Type
- Post-Tropical Cyclone
- Max sustained wind
- 40 mph
- Min pressure
- 1003 mb
- Movement
- NNW 6 mph
- Distance to BCS
- 3736 mi
- Type
- Post-Tropical Cyclone
- Max sustained wind
- 40 mph
- Min pressure
- 1003 mb
- Movement
- NNW 6 mph
- Distance to BCS
- 3736 mi
Historical Track
LalaPost-TropicalMax wind40 mph
Map sources: NHC storm track and coneNOAA GFS wind. Visualization by BajaStorms.
Official Graphics
BajaStorms graphicSource: NOAA/NHC ATCF A-deck ↗
Constructed guidance: Not the official NHC forecast
Advisory Timeline
Advisory Timeline #64
Lala is now a post-tropical cyclone. This is the last NHC advisory.
Official NHC advisory text
ZCZC HFOTCPCP2 ALL TTAA00 PHFO DDHHMM BULLETIN Post-Tropical Cyclone Lala Advisory Number 64 NWS Central Pacific Hurricane Center Honolulu HI CP012026 Issued by NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL 1100 PM HST Thu Aug 27 2026 ...LALA IS NOW A POST-TROPICAL CYCLONE... ...THIS IS THE LAST NHC ADVISORY... SUMMARY OF 1100 PM HST...0900 UTC...INFORMATION ----------------------------------------------- LOCATION...38.2N 179.4W ABOUT 680 MI...1095 KM N OF KURE ATOLL MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...40 MPH...65 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...NNW OR 340 DEGREES AT 6 MPH...9 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1003 MB...29.62 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect. DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK ---------------------- At 1100 PM HST (0900 UTC), the center of Post-Tropical Cyclone Lala was located near latitude 38.2 North, longitude 179.4 West. The post-tropical cyclone is moving toward the north-northwest near 6 mph (9 km/h). A gradual turn toward the west-northwest is expected to begin soon, and Lala is forecast to cross the International Date line on Friday. Maximum sustained winds remain near 40 mph (65 km/h) with higher gusts. Slow weakening is expected, and Lala is forecast to dissipate in a couple of days. Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 115 miles (185 km) from the center. The estimated minimum central pressure is 1003 mb (29.62 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- None. NEXT ADVISORY ------------- This is the last public advisory issued by the National Hurricane Center on Lala. $$ Forecaster Cangialosi NNNN
Source: NOAA / NHC
Advisory Timeline
LALA IS NOW A POST-TROPICAL CYCLONE. THIS IS THE LAST NHC ADVISORY. As of 11:00 PM HST Thu Aug 27 the center of Lala was located near 38.2, -179.4 with movement NNW at 6 mph. The minimum central pressure was 1003 mb with maximum sustained winds of about 40 mph.
Official NHC advisory text
...LALA IS NOW A POST-TROPICAL CYCLONE... ...THIS IS THE LAST NHC ADVISORY... As of 11:00 PM HST Thu Aug 27 the center of Lala was located near 38.2, -179.4 with movement NNW at 6 mph. The minimum central pressure was 1003 mb with maximum sustained winds of about 40 mph.
Source: NOAA / CPHC
Advisory Timeline #63
Lala slowly weakening and soon to become post-tropical.
Official NHC advisory text
ZCZC HFOTCPCP2 ALL TTAA00 PHFO DDHHMM BULLETIN Tropical Storm Lala Advisory Number 63 NWS Central Pacific Hurricane Center Honolulu HI CP012026 Issued by NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL 500 PM HST Thu Aug 27 2026 ...LALA SLOWLY WEAKENING AND SOON TO BECOME POST-TROPICAL... SUMMARY OF 500 PM HST...0300 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...37.8N 179.2W ABOUT 650 MI...1050 KM N OF KURE ATOLL MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...40 MPH...65 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...NNW OR 330 DEGREES AT 5 MPH...7 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1002 MB...29.59 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 37.8 North, longitude 179.2 West. Lala is moving toward the north-northwest near 5 mph (7 km/h). A gradual turn toward the west-northwest is expected tonight. On the forecast track, Lala is expected to cross the International Date line on Friday. Maximum sustained winds have decreased to near 40 mph (65 km/h) with higher gusts. Continued slow weakening is forecast, and Lala is likely to become a post-tropical low tonight. Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 115 miles (185 km) from the center. The estimated minimum central pressure is 1002 mb (29.59 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- None. NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 1100 PM HST. $$ Forecaster Pasch NNNN
Source: NOAA / NHC
Advisory Timeline #62
Lala losing organization.
Official NHC advisory text
ZCZC HFOTCPCP2 ALL TTAA00 PHFO DDHHMM BULLETIN Tropical Storm Lala Advisory Number 62 NWS Central Pacific Hurricane Center Honolulu HI CP012026 Issued by NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL 1100 AM HST Thu Aug 27 2026 ...LALA LOSING ORGANIZATION... SUMMARY OF 1100 AM HST...2100 UTC...INFORMATION ----------------------------------------------- LOCATION...37.5N 178.9W ABOUT 630 MI...1015 KM N OF KURE ATOLL MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...45 MPH...75 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...NNW OR 335 DEGREES AT 5 MPH...7 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1000 MB...29.53 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect. DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK ---------------------- At 1100 AM HST (2100 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Lala was located near latitude 37.5 North, longitude 178.9 West. Lala is moving toward the north-northwest near 5 mph (7 km/h). A north-northwestward motion is expected through today, followed by a gradual turn toward the west-northwest tonight and Friday. On the forecast track, Lala is forecast to cross the International Date line in about 24 hours. Maximum sustained winds are near 45 mph (75 km/h) with higher gusts. Satellite imagery indicates that Lala is losing its associated shower and thunderstorms activity, and it is likely to become a post-tropical low this afternoon or tonight. Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 125 miles (205 km) from the center. The estimated minimum central pressure is 1000 mb (29.53 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- None. NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 500 PM HST. $$ Forecaster Beven NNNN
Source: NOAA / NHC
Advisory Timeline #61
Lala continues moving slowly northward.
Official NHC advisory text
ZCZC HFOTCPCP2 ALL TTAA00 PHFO DDHHMM BULLETIN Tropical Storm Lala Advisory Number 61 NWS Central Pacific Hurricane Center Honolulu HI CP012026 Issued by NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL 500 AM HST Thu Aug 27 2026 ...LALA CONTINUES MOVING SLOWLY NORTHWARD... SUMMARY OF 500 AM HST...1500 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...37.2N 178.6W ABOUT 610 MI...980 KM N OF KURE ATOLL MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...45 MPH...75 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...N OR 350 DEGREES AT 5 MPH...7 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...999 MB...29.50 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect. DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK ---------------------- At 500 AM HST (1500 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Lala was located near latitude 37.2 North, longitude 178.6 West. Lala is moving toward the north near 5 mph (7 km/h). A northward to north-northwestward motion is expected through today, followed by a gradual turn toward the west-northwest tonight and Friday. On the forecast track, Lala is forecast to cross the International Date line in about 30 h. Maximum sustained winds are near 45 mph (75 km/h) with higher gusts. Gradual weakening is expected during the next couple of days, and Lala is forecast to become a post-tropical remnant low tonight or Friday morning. Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 125 miles (205 km) from the center. The estimated minimum central pressure is 999 mb (29.50 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- None. NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 1100 AM HST. $$ Forecaster Beven NNNN
Source: NOAA / NHC