Fausto
Coverage of Fausto in the Nexus archive.
- Thursday Weather | Trade winds return as Fausto moves away from Hawaii
The remnants of Fausto are moving away from Hawaii, allowing trade winds to return. Winds will strengthen Friday and Saturday, bringing drier weather and an elevated fire risk.
- Fausto passing: DEM talks preparedness as hurricane season continues
Fausto is expected to pass north of Hawaii on July 29. The DEM advises residents to remain vigilant despite no major impacts.
- Fausto fizzles into remnent low; humidity, muggy conditions in store
Tropical Storm Fausto weakened into a remnant low overnight, but Hawaii will see hot, humid weather through Wednesday.
- TRACKING FAUSTO | Fausto weakens to a Tropical Depression while high surf continues for Hawaii
Tropical Depression Fausto is passing north of Hawaii and weakening, but dangerous surf and strong currents persist along east-facing shores. Hurricane Genevieve remains a major hurricane far from the islands.
- Fausto passes Hawaiian islands bringing high surf through the day
Tropical Storm Fausto generated large swells, triggering high surf warnings and lifeguard restrictions at several Hawaii beaches on July 29, 2026. The storm caused hazardous conditions across the Hawaiian islands.
- Major Hurricane Genevieve roars in the Pacific as Fausto weakens to a tropical storm near Hawaii
Major Hurricane Genevieve was active in the Pacific Ocean far from land, while Tropical Storm Fausto, which had weakened, brought large surf to Hawaii.
- Fausto tracks farther from Hawaii, dangerous surf remains a concern
Fausto is moving north of Hawaii, decreasing the threat of widespread wind and rain but maintaining tropical storm and high surf warnings.
- Genevieve becomes Category 5 hurricane; not expected to make landfall
Genevieve became a Category 5 hurricane in the East Pacific with maximum sustained winds of 160 mph, but it is not expected to make landfall. The storm is moving northwest parallel to Mexico's coast, generating swells affecting southwestern Mexico and Baja California. Hurricane Fausto weakened to a Category 1 storm near Hawaii, with forecasts predicting further downgrading.
- Genevieve becomes a Category 5 hurricane but is not expected to make landfall
Genevieve became a Category 5 hurricane in the East Pacific, the first in two years, and is expected to remain offshore without making landfall. Hurricane Fausto, meanwhile, weakened to a Category 1 storm near the Hawaiian Islands and is projected to become a tropical storm. Both storms are generating significant surf conditions for coastal regions.
- Genevieve becomes a Category 5 hurricane but is not expected to make landfall
Genevieve became a Category 5 hurricane in the East Pacific with 160 mph winds, but it is not expected to make landfall as it moves parallel to Mexico's coast. Swells from the storm are causing dangerous surf and rip currents in southwestern Mexico and Baja California. Hurricane Fausto, a Category 1 storm, is weakening as it heads toward Hawaii and may become a tropical storm.
- Genevieve becomes a Category 5 hurricane but is not expected to make landfall
Genevieve intensified into a Category 5 hurricane in the East Pacific but is not expected to make landfall, remaining far offshore. Hurricane Fausto weakened to a Category 1 storm as it moved toward Hawaii, with potential for significant surf impacts.
- Genevieve becomes a major Pacific hurricane off Mexico, but no direct threat to land is forecast
Genevieve strengthened into a Category 3 major hurricane in the Pacific Ocean southwest of Mexico, with no direct threat to land but causing swells affecting Mexico's coast and southern Baja California. Hurricane Fausto weakened to a Category 1 storm near Hawaii, expected to downgrade further while generating surf for parts of the region.
- Genevieve becomes a major Pacific hurricane off Mexico, but no direct threat to land is forecast
Genevieve strengthened into a Category 3 major hurricane in the Pacific with 120 mph winds, remaining southwest of Mexico and posing no direct land threat. Swells from the storm caused dangerous surf and rip currents along Mexico's southwestern coast and southern Baja California. Hurricane Fausto weakened to Category 1 near Hawaii, expected to become a tropical storm but still generating significant surf.
- Genevieve becomes a major Pacific hurricane off Mexico, but no direct threat to land is forecast
Genevieve has intensified into a Category 3 major hurricane in the Pacific Ocean southwest of Mexico, with no direct threat to land but causing dangerous swells along Mexico's southwestern coast and Baja California. Hurricane Fausto, farther northwest, weakened to a Category 1 storm but may still generate significant surf for Hawaii.
- 2 tropical storms threatening to form off Mexico’s southwestern coast
Mexico’s National Meteorological Service warns two low-pressure systems off the southwestern coast have high potential to develop into tropical storms Elida and Fausto, threatening heavy rains and winds in Guerrero, Michoacán, Colima, and Oaxaca. A Saharan dust plume is also expected to affect the Atlantic coast, causing visual changes in the sky.