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#43 FAUSTO DEGENERATES TO A REMNANT LOW PRESSURE AREA; SIGNIFICANT SURF STILL EXPECTED FOR THE HAWAIIAN ISLANDS THROUGH TODAY

Center 23.8N 155.6W, N of Hilo Hawaii · Max winds 35 mph · Pressure 1008 mb · Moving WNW at 13 mph

Key messages

  1. Surf generated by Fausto is building westward across the Hawaiian Islands along exposed east-facing shores and will remain dangerous today as Fausto passes north of the islands. Large surf and strong currents will lead to dangerous conditions along exposed shores. Please consult products from your local weather office.
#42 FAUSTO NOW A TROPICAL DEPRESSION BUT SIGNIFICANT SURF STILL EXPECTED FOR THE HAWAIIAN ISLANDS THROUGH WEDNESDAY

Center 23.3N 154.5W, N of Hilo Hawaii · Max winds 35 mph · Pressure 1008 mb · Moving WNW at 12 mph

Key messages

  1. Fausto is expected to continue weakening as it passes north of the Hawaiian Islands through Wednesday night. Although the forecast indicates that the strongest winds and heaviest rainfall will remain north of the islands, interests across the Hawaiian Islands should continue to monitor the progress of Fausto.
  2. Surf generated by Fausto is building westward across the Hawaiian Islands along exposed east-facing shores and will remain dangerous on Wednesday as Fausto passes north of the islands. Large surf and strong currents will lead to dangerous conditions along exposed shores. Please consult products from your local weather office.
#41 FAUSTO CONTINUES TO GRADUALLY WEAKEN BUT SIGNIFICANT SURF STILL EXPECTED FOR THE HAWAIIAN ISLANDS OVER THE NEXT FEW DAYS

Center 23.0N 153.4W, NNE of Hilo Hawaii · Max winds 40 mph · Pressure 1006 mb · Moving WNW at 12 mph

Key messages

  1. Fausto is expected to continue weakening as it passes north of the Hawaiian Islands tonight through Wednesday night. Although the current forecast indicates that the strongest winds and heaviest rainfall will remain north of the islands, interests across the Hawaiian Islands should continue to monitor the progress of Fausto.
  2. Surf generated by Fausto will continue to build westward across the Hawaiian Islands along exposed east-facing shores through tonight as Fausto begins to pass north of the islands. Large surf and strong currents will lead to dangerous conditions along exposed shores. Please consult products from your local weather office.
#40 FAUSTO WEAKENING AS IT CONTINUES WEST-NORTHWESTWARD; SIGNIFICANT SURF EXPECTED FOR THE HAWAIIAN ISLANDS OVER THE NEXT FEW DAYS

Center 22.5N 152.2W, NE of Hilo Hawaii · Max winds 50 mph · Pressure 1005 mb · Moving WNW at 12 mph

Key messages

  1. Fausto is expected to continue weakening as it approaches the Hawaiian Islands this week. Although the current forecast indicates that the strongest winds and heaviest rainfall will remain north of the islands, interests across Hawaii should continue to monitor the progress of Fausto.
  2. Surf generated by Fausto will continue to build westward across Hawaii along exposed east-facing shores through today as Fausto approaches and begins to pass north of the islands. Large surf and strong currents will lead to dangerous conditions along exposed shores. Please consult products from your local weather office.
#39 FAUSTO TO PASS NORTH OF THE HAWAIIAN ISLANDS TONIGHT THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY; SIGNIFICANT SURF EXPECTED FOR THE HAWAIIAN ISLANDS OVER THE NEXT FEW DAYS

Center 21.9N 151.7W, NE of Hilo Hawaii · Max winds 60 mph · Pressure 1004 mb · Moving W at 14 mph

Key messages

  1. Fausto is expected to continue weakening as it approaches the Hawaiian Islands this week. Although the current forecast indicates that the strongest winds and heaviest rainfall will remain north of the islands, interests across Hawaii should continue to monitor the progress of Fausto.
  2. Surf generated by Fausto will continue to build westward across Hawaii along exposed east-facing shores through today as Fausto approaches and begins to pass north of the islands. Large surf and strong currents will lead to dangerous conditions along exposed shores. Please consult products from your local weather office.
#38 FAUSTO FORECAST TO PASS NORTH OF THE HAWAIIAN ISLANDS TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY; SIGNIFICANT SURF EXPECTED FOR THE HAWAIIAN ISLANDS OVER THE NEXT FEW DAYS

Center 21.7N 150.3W, ENE of Hilo Hawaii · Max winds 65 mph · Pressure 1000 mb · Moving WNW at 15 mph

Key messages

  1. Fausto is expected to continue weakening as it approaches the Hawaiian Islands this week. Although the current forecast indicates that the strongest winds and heaviest rainfall will remain north of the islands, interests across Hawaii should continue to monitor the progress of Fausto.
  2. Surf generated by Fausto will continue to build westward across Hawaii along exposed east-facing shores through Tuesday as Fausto approaches and begins to pass north of the islands. Large surf and strong currents will lead to dangerous conditions along exposed shores. Please consult products from your local weather office.
#37 FAUSTO NOW A TROPICAL STORM; SIGNIFICANT SURF EXPECTED FOR THE HAWAIIAN ISLANDS OVER THE NEXT FEW DAYS

Center 21.7N 149.0W, ENE of Hilo Hawaii · Max winds 70 mph · Pressure 996 mb · Moving WNW at 16 mph

Key messages

  1. Fausto is expected to continue weakening as it approaches the Hawaiian Islands this week. Although the current forecast indicates that the strongest winds and heaviest rainfall will remain north of the islands, interests across Hawaii should continue to monitor the progress of Fausto.
  2. Surf generated by Fausto will continue to build westward across Hawaii along exposed east-facing shores through Tuesday as Fausto approaches and begins to pass north of the islands. Large surf and strong currents will lead to dangerous conditions along exposed shores. Please consult products from your local weather office.
#36 AIRCRAFT DATA FINDS FAUSTO WEAKENING; SIGNIFICANT SURF EXPECTED FOR THE HAWAIIAN ISLANDS OVER THE NEXT FEW DAYS

Center 21.3N 147.5W, ENE of Hilo Hawaii · Max winds 75 mph · Pressure 994 mb · Moving WNW at 16 mph

Key messages

  1. Fausto is expected to continue weakening as it approaches the Hawaiian Islands this week. Although the current forecast indicates that the strongest winds and heaviest rainfall will remain north of the islands, interests across Hawaii should continue to monitor the progress of Fausto.
  2. Surf generated by Fausto will continue to build westward across Hawaii along exposed east-facing shores through Tuesday as Fausto approaches and begins to pass north of the islands. Large surf and strong currents will lead to dangerous conditions along exposed shores. Please consult products from your local weather office.
#35 FAUSTO STILL A CATEGORY ONE HURRICANE; SIGNIFICANT SURF EXPECTED FOR THE HAWAIIAN ISLANDS OVER THE NEXT FEW DAYS

Center 20.7N 146.2W, E of Hilo Hawaii · Max winds 80 mph · Pressure 986 mb · Moving WNW at 14 mph

Key messages

  1. Fausto is expected to continue weakening as it approaches the Hawaiian Islands this week. Although the current forecast indicates that the strongest winds and heaviest rainfall will remain north of the islands, interests across Hawaii should continue to monitor the progress of Fausto.
  2. Surf generated by Fausto will continue to build westward across Hawaii along exposed east-facing shores through Tuesday as Fausto approaches and begins to pass north of the islands. Large surf and strong currents will lead to dangerous conditions along exposed shores. Please consult products from your local weather office.
#34 FAUSTO WEAKENS SLIGHTLY AS IT CONTINUES WEST-NORTHWESTWARD ACROSS THE CENTRAL PACIFIC

Center 20.4N 144.8W, E of Hilo Hawaii · Max winds 80 mph · Pressure 988 mb · Moving WNW at 14 mph

Key messages

  1. Fausto is expected to continue weakening as it approaches the vicinity of the Hawaiian Islands this week. Although the current forecast indicates that the strongest winds and heaviest rainfall will remain north of the islands, interests across Hawaii should continue to monitor the progress of Fausto.
  2. Surf generated by Fausto will continue to build westward across the state along exposed east-facing shores through Tuesday as Fausto approaches and begins to pass north of the islands. Large surf and strong currents will lead to dangerous conditions along exposed shores. Please consult products from your local weather office.
#33 FAUSTO HOLDING STEADY AS IT CONTINUES WESTWARD ACROSS THE CENTRAL PACIFIC

Center 20.1N 143.7W, E of Hilo Hawaii · Max winds 85 mph · Pressure 984 mb · Moving W at 15 mph

Key messages

  1. Fausto is expected to weaken as it approaches the vicinity of the Hawaiian Islands this week. Although the current forecast indicates that the strongest winds and heaviest rainfall will remain north of the islands, interests across Hawaii should continue to monitor the progress of Fausto.
  2. Surf generated by Fausto will continue to build westward across the state along exposed east-facing shores through Tuesday as Fausto approaches and begins to pass north of the islands. Large surf and strong currents will lead to dangerous conditions along exposed shores. Please consult products from your local weather office.
#32 RECON FINDS FAUSTO STILL A HURRICANE WITH 85 MPH WINDS

Center 19.9N 142.4W, E of Hilo Hawaii · Max winds 85 mph · Pressure 984 mb · Moving W at 14 mph

Key messages

  1. Fausto is expected to weaken as it approaches the vicinity of the Hawaiian Islands this week. Although the current forecast indicates that the strongest winds and heaviest rainfall will remain north of the islands, interests across Hawaii should continue to monitor the progress of Fausto.
  2. Confidence remains high that swells generated by Fausto will reach the Hawaiian Islands well in advance of the cyclone, producing increasing surf and dangerous rip currents. Surf is expected to steadily build westward across the state over the next few days as Fausto approaches and passes to the north.
#31 FAUSTO CONTINUES TO GRADUALLY WEAKEN; SIGNIFICANT SURF EXPECTED FOR PORTIONS OF THE HAWAIIAN ISLANDS THIS WEEK

Center 19.9N 141.1W, E of Hilo Hawaii · Max winds 85 mph · Pressure 977 mb · Moving W at 14 mph

Key messages

  1. Fausto is expected to weaken as it approaches the vicinity of the Hawaiian Islands this week. Although confidence continues to increase that the strongest winds and heaviest rainfall will remain north of the islands, interests across Hawaii should continue to monitor the progress of Fausto.
  2. Confidence remains high that swells generated by Fausto will reach the Hawaiian Islands well in advance of the cyclone, producing increasing surf and dangerous rip currents. Surf is expected to steadily build westward across the state over the next few days as Fausto approaches and passes to the north.
#30 FAUSTO WEAKENS SLIGHTLY AS IT ENTERS THE CENTRAL PACIFIC BASIN

Center 19.7N 139.8W, E of Hilo Hawaii · Max winds 90 mph · Pressure 974 mb · Moving W at 13 mph

Key messages

  1. Fausto is expected to weaken as it approaches the vicinity of the Hawaiian Islands early next week. Although confidence is increasing that the strongest winds and heaviest rainfall will remain north of the islands, interests across Hawaii should continue to monitor the progress of Fausto.
  2. Confidence is high that swells generated by Fausto will reach the Hawaiian Islands well in advance of the cyclone, producing increasing surf and dangerous rip currents. Surf is expected to steadily build westward across the state over the next few days as Fausto approaches and passes to the north.
#29 FAUSTO HOLDING STEADY; EXPECTED TO MOVE INTO THE CENTRAL PACIFIC EARLY SUNDAY

Center 19.5N 138.8W, E of Hilo Hawaii · Max winds 100 mph · Pressure 971 mb · Moving W at 13 mph

Key messages

  1. Fausto is expected to weaken as it approaches the vicinity of the Hawaiian Islands early next week. Although confidence is increasing that the strongest winds and heaviest rainfall will remain offshore north of the islands, interests across Hawaii should continue to monitor the progress of Fausto.
  2. Confidence is high that swells generated by Fausto will reach the Hawaiian Islands well in advance of the cyclone, producing increasing surf and dangerous rip currents. Surf is expected to begin building across east-facing shores of the eastern end of the state on Sunday, spreading westward Sunday night into Monday, and continue building through Tuesday as Fausto approaches and moves into the area.
#28 FAUSTO CONTINUES WESTWARD; EXPECTED TO MOVE INTO THE CENTRAL PACIFIC EARLY SUNDAY

Center 19.3N 137.6W, E of Hilo Hawaii · Max winds 100 mph · Pressure 971 mb · Moving W at 14 mph

Key messages

  1. Fausto is expected to weaken as it approaches the Hawaiian Islands early next week. While the chances of the strongest winds and heaviest rainfall remaining offshore north of the islands are increasing, interests across Hawaii should continue to monitor the progress of Fausto.
  2. Confidence is high that swells generated by Fausto will reach the Hawaiian Islands well in advance of the cyclone, producing increasing surf and dangerous rip currents. Surf is expected to begin building across east-facing shores of the eastern end of the state on Sunday, spreading westward Sunday night into Monday, and continue building through Tuesday as Fausto approaches and moves into the area.
#27 FAUSTO HOLDS STEADY WHILE CONTINUING WESTWARD TOWARD THE CENTRAL PACIFIC

Center 19.1N 136.5W, E of Hilo Hawaii · Max winds 100 mph · Pressure 971 mb · Moving W at 14 mph

Key messages

  1. Fausto is expected to weaken as it approaches the Hawaiian Islands early next week, but uncertainty remains regarding its exact track and intensity. While the current forecast brings the center just north of the islands, a track farther south would result in a greater risk of stronger winds and heavier rainfall. Interests across Hawaii should continue to monitor the progress of Fausto.
  2. Confidence is high that swells generated by Fausto will reach the Hawaiian Islands well in advance of the cyclone, producing increasing surf and dangerous rip currents. Surf is expected to begin building across east-facing shores of the eastern end of the state on Sunday, spreading westward Sunday night into Monday, and continue building through Tuesday as Fausto approaches and moves into the area.
#26 FAUSTO WEAKENS SLIGHTLY AS IT CONTINUES WESTWARD TOWARD THE CENTRAL PACIFIC

Center 18.8N 135.1W, E of Hilo Hawaii · Max winds 100 mph · Pressure 971 mb · Moving W at 14 mph

Key messages

  1. Although Fausto is expected to weaken as it approaches the Hawaiian Islands early next week, uncertainty remains regarding its exact track and intensity. The current forecast brings the center just north of the islands, but a track farther south would result in a greater risk of stronger winds and heavier rainfall. Interests across Hawaii should continue to monitor the progress of Fausto.
  2. Confidence is high that swells generated by Fausto will reach the Hawaiian Islands well in advance of the cyclone, producing increasing surf and dangerous rip currents. Surf is expected to begin building across east-facing shores of the eastern end of the state on Sunday, spreading westward Sunday night into Monday, and continue building through Tuesday as Fausto approaches and moves into the area.
#25 FAUSTO HOLDING STEADY ON A WESTWARD TRACK TOWARD THE CENTRAL PACIFIC

Center 18.7N 133.9W, E of Hilo Hawaii · Max winds 105 mph · Pressure 967 mb · Moving W at 14 mph

Key messages

  1. Although Fausto is expected to weaken as it approaches the Hawaiian Islands early next week, uncertainty remains regarding its exact track and intensity. The current forecast brings the center just north of the islands, but a track farther south would result in a greater risk of stronger winds and heavier rainfall. Interests across Hawaii should continue to monitor the progress of Fausto.
  2. Confidence is high that swells generated by Fausto will reach the Hawaiian Islands well in advance of the cyclone, producing increasing surf and dangerous rip currents. Surf is expected to begin building across east-facing shores of the eastern end of the state on Sunday, spreading westward Sunday night into Monday, and continue building through Tuesday as Fausto approaches and moves into the area.
#24 FAUSTO MOVING QUICKLY WESTWARD TOWARD THE CENTRAL PACIFIC

Center 18.7N 132.7W, E of Hilo Hawaii · Max winds 105 mph · Pressure 967 mb · Moving W at 15 mph

Key messages

  1. Although Fausto is expected to weaken as it approaches the Hawaiian Islands during the early to middle portions of next week, there is an increasing risk of some impacts from wind and rainfall. However, it is too soon to determine the exact location or magnitude of these impacts, and interests there should continue to monitor the progress of this storm.
#23 FAUSTO STRENGTHENS A LITTLE MORE

Center 18.6N 131.2W, W of The Southern Tip Of Baja California · Max winds 105 mph · Pressure 967 mb · Moving W at 16 mph

Key messages

  1. Although Fausto is expected to weaken as it approaches the Hawaiian Islands during the early to middle portions of next week, there is an increasing risk of some impacts from wind and rainfall. However, it is too soon to determine the exact location or magnitude of these impacts, and interests there should continue to monitor the progress of this storm.
#22 FAUSTO CONTINUES WESTWARD

Center 18.5N 129.9W, W of The Southern Tip Of Baja California · Max winds 100 mph · Pressure 973 mb · Moving W at 15 mph

Key messages

  1. Fausto is forecast to approach the Hawaiian Islands during the early to the middle portion of next week. The risk of some impacts from wind and rainfall is increasing. However, it is too soon to determine the exact location or magnitude of these impacts, and interests there should continue to monitor the progress of this storm.
#21 FAUSTO STRENGTHENS A BIT MORE

Center 18.3N 128.4W, W of The Southern Tip Of Baja California · Max winds 90 mph · Pressure 976 mb · Moving W at 15 mph

Key messages

  1. Fausto is forecast to approach the Hawaiian Islands during the early to the middle portion of next week. The risk of some impacts from wind and rainfall is increasing. However, it is too soon to determine the exact location or magnitude of these impacts, and interests there should continue to monitor the progress of this storm.
#20 FAUSTO IS SLIGHTLY STRONGER

Center 18.2N 126.9W, WSW of The Southern Tip Of Baja California · Max winds 85 mph · Pressure 980 mb · Moving W at 14 mph

#19 FAUSTO MOVING QUICKLY WESTWARD

Center 17.9N 125.3W, WSW of The Southern Tip Of Baja California · Max winds 80 mph · Pressure 982 mb · Moving W at 13 mph

#18 FAUSTO HOLDING STEADY

Center 17.8N 124.0W, WSW of The Southern Tip Of Baja California · Max winds 80 mph · Pressure 982 mb · Moving WNW at 12 mph

#17 FAUSTO CONTINUES MOVING WEST-NORTHWESTWARD AND HOLDING STEADY IN STRENGTH

Center 17.5N 123.0W, WSW of The Southern Tip Of Baja California · Max winds 80 mph · Pressure 982 mb · Moving WNW at 8 mph

#16 FAUSTO HOLDING STEADY IN STRENGTH

Center 17.2N 122.0W, WSW of The Southern Tip Of Baja California · Max winds 80 mph · Pressure 983 mb · Moving W at 12 mph

#15 FAUSTO CONTINUES WEST-NORTHWESTWARD OVER OPEN WATERS

Center 16.9N 121.4W, WSW of The Southern Tip Of Baja California · Max winds 80 mph · Pressure 983 mb · Moving WNW at 7 mph

#14 FAUSTO STRENGTHENS A LITTLE MORE

Center 16.7N 120.7W, WSW of The Southern Tip Of Baja California · Max winds 85 mph · Pressure 981 mb · Moving WNW at 8 mph

#13 FAUSTO STRENGTHENS SLIGHTLY AS IT CONTINUES MOVING WEST-NORTHWESTWARD

Center 16.6N 120.3W, WSW of The Southern Tip Of Baja California · Max winds 80 mph · Pressure 984 mb · Moving WNW at 9 mph

#12 FAUSTO TURNS WEST-NORTHWESTWARD WHILE CHANGING LITTLE IN STRENGTH

Center 16.6N 119.9W, WSW of The Southern Tip Of Baja California · Max winds 75 mph · Pressure 987 mb · Moving WNW at 12 mph

#11 FAUSTO STOPS STRENGTHENING AND WEAKENS SLIGHTLY AS IT MOVES NORTHWESTWARD

Center 16.3N 118.8W, SW of The Southern Tip Of Baja California · Max winds 75 mph · Pressure 986 mb · Moving NW at 12 mph

#10 FAUSTO STEADILY STRENGTHENING

Center 15.4N 118.0W, SW of The Southern Tip Of Baja California · Max winds 80 mph · Pressure 985 mb · Moving NW at 12 mph

#9 FAUSTO BECOMES A HURRICANE

Center 14.7N 117.3W, SW of The Southern Tip Of Baja California · Max winds 75 mph · Pressure 988 mb · Moving NW at 9 mph

#8 FAUSTO EXPECTED TO BECOME A HURRICANE BY TUESDAY

Center 14.2N 116.7W, SW of The Southern Tip Of Baja California · Max winds 70 mph · Pressure 994 mb · Moving NW at 10 mph

#7 FAUSTO CONTINUES TO STRENGTHEN; EXPECTED TO BECOME A HURRICANE SOON

Center 13.5N 116.4W, SW of The Southern Tip Of Baja California · Max winds 65 mph · Pressure 994 mb · Moving WNW at 13 mph

#6 FAUSTO CONTINUES TO STRENGTHEN

Center 12.9N 115.6W, SSW of The Southern Tip Of Baja California · Max winds 60 mph · Pressure 996 mb · Moving WNW at 12 mph

#5 FAUSTO STEADILY STRENGTHENING

Center 12.6N 114.7W, SSW of The Southern Tip Of Baja California · Max winds 45 mph · Pressure 1002 mb · Moving NW at 12 mph

#4 DEPRESSION STRENGTHENS INTO A TROPICAL STORM

Center 12.4N 112.7W, SSW of The Southern Tip Of Baja California · Max winds 40 mph · Pressure 1005 mb · Moving WNW at 13 mph

#3 DEPRESSION LIKELY TO STRENGTHEN SIGNIFICANTLY DURING THE NEXT FEW DAYS

Center 12.4N 111.7W, S of The Southern Tip Of Baja California · Max winds 35 mph · Pressure 1006 mb · Moving WNW at 14 mph

#2 DEPRESSION FORECAST TO STRENGTHEN INTO A HURRICANE LATER THIS WEEK OVER THE OPEN EAST PACIFIC

Center 12.1N 110.6W, S of The Southern Tip Of Baja California · Max winds 35 mph · Pressure 1007 mb · Moving WNW at 14 mph

#1 SIXTH TROPICAL DEPRESSION OF THE EAST PACIFIC SEASON FORMS WELL SOUTH OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF THE BAJA CALIFORNIA PENINSULA; FORECAST TO QUICKLY STRENGTHEN

Center 11.3N 109.1W, S of The Southern Tip Of Baja California · Max winds 35 mph · Pressure 1008 mb · Moving WNW at 12 mph

Source: NOAA/NWS National Hurricane Center advisory archive (public domain).

Frequently asked questions

How strong was Hurricane Fausto?

Fausto peaked at 90 knots (104 mph) — Category 2 on the Saffir-Simpson scale, with a minimum central pressure of 967 mb.

When was Hurricane Fausto active?

Fausto was a tracked system from 2026-07-19 to 2026-07-29 in the East Pacific basin.

Did Fausto make landfall?

No. Based on NHC advisories and its track, Fausto's center did not cross a coastline while it was a tropical cyclone.

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