Hurricane Fausto
Coverage of Hurricane Fausto in the Nexus archive.
- Nearly 2,000 ocean rescues occur as dangerous surf slams popular beaches this summer
Nearly 2,000 ocean rescues occurred along California beaches due to dangerous surf and strong rip currents this summer. A 16-year-old lifeguard, Ryder Williams, rescued a 10-year-old boy pulled into the ocean, an act recognized by President Donald J. Trump. Swells from Hurricane Fausto and Tropical Cyclone Genevieve, combined with El Niño, contributed to hazardous conditions.
- SoCal cools down this week, but don’t get too comfortable
Southern California experiences a temporary cooling trend this week, but forecasters warn of returning heat and dangerous beach conditions due to tropical storms. High pressure systems and hurricanes like Fausto and Genevieve contribute to rising temperatures and hazardous surf, with lifeguards performing nearly 2,000 rescues recently.
- Hurricane Fausto weakens, continues moving north of Hawaiian Islands
Hurricane Fausto is expected to pass north of the Hawaiian Islands and weaken to a tropical storm by Tuesday, July 28. The storm could bring potential flooding and high surf to the area.
- TRACKING FAUSTO | Hurricane Fausto passes north of Hawaii while category 5 Genevieve strengthens far to the east
Hurricane Fausto is expected to pass north of Hawaii, causing dangerous surf on east-facing shores. Hurricane Genevieve has intensified into the first Category 5 hurricane of the 2026 Eastern Pacific season but remains far to the east.
- Monday Weather | Hurricane Fausto to passes north of Hawaii as breezy trade winds continue
Breezy trade winds and passing windward showers are expected today as Hurricane Fausto moves north of Hawaii. The storm is anticipated to weaken to a tropical storm, causing high surf and potential weather changes.
- Genevieve becomes a Category 5 hurricane but is not expected to make landfall
Hurricane Genevieve intensified to a Category 5 storm in the East Pacific but is projected to remain offshore, paralleling Mexico's coast. Swells from the hurricane are generating dangerous surf and rip currents along Mexico's southwest coast and Baja California. Simultaneously, Hurricane Fausto weakened to a Category 1 storm and is moving toward Hawaii, where it may produce significant surf despite expected downgrades.
- Counties prepare for Fausto as high surf begins to hit east-facing shores
Hurricane Fausto weakened to a Category 1 storm as Hawaii officials prepared for high surf and potential hazards across the islands.
- Genevieve becomes a major Pacific hurricane off Mexico, but no direct threat to land is forecast
Hurricane Genevieve has intensified into a Category 3 major hurricane in the Pacific Ocean southwest of Mexico but is not expected to threaten land. Swells from the storm are causing hazardous surf and rip current conditions along Mexico’s southwestern coast and southern Baja California Peninsula. Hurricane Fausto, a Category 1 storm, is moving westward toward the Hawaiian Islands and is forecast to weaken to a tropical storm.
- Hurricane Fausto to pass north of Hawaii Island late Monday
Hurricane Fausto is expected to pass north of Hawaii Island by Tuesday, bringing significant high surf and potential flooding. Local officials have advised residents to prepare for the storm.
- Hurricane Genevieve moves through the Pacific off Mexico, but no direct threat to land is forecast
Hurricane Genevieve strengthened into a Category 1 hurricane in the Pacific Ocean southwest of Mexico, moving west-northwest and expected to become a major hurricane but remaining at sea. Swells from the storm are causing dangerous surf and rip currents along Mexico's southwestern coast and the Baja California Peninsula. Meanwhile, Hurricane Fausto, a Category 2 storm, is heading toward the Hawaiian Islands but is projected to weaken to a tropical storm.
- Hurricane Genevieve moves through the Pacific off Mexico, but no direct threat to land is forecast
Hurricane Genevieve strengthened into a Category 1 hurricane in the Pacific Ocean southwest of Mexico but is forecast to remain offshore without directly threatening land. Swells from the storm are expected to cause life-threatening surf and rip currents along parts of Mexico’s southwestern coast and southern Baja California Peninsula. Meanwhile, Hurricane Fausto, a Category 2 storm, is moving westward toward the Hawaiian Islands but is expected to weaken to a tropical storm.
- Hurricane Genevieve moves through the Pacific off Mexico, but no direct threat to land is forecast
Hurricane Genevieve strengthened to a Category 1 hurricane in the Pacific Ocean southwest of Mexico but is forecast to remain offshore. Swells from the storm are expected to cause dangerous surf and rip currents along Mexico's southwestern coast and southern Baja California Peninsula. Hurricane Fausto, a Category 2 storm, is moving toward the Hawaiian Islands and may weaken to a tropical storm but could still generate hazardous surf.
- Hurricane Genevieve moves through the Pacific off Mexico, but no direct threat to land is forecast
Hurricane Genevieve strengthened to a Category 1 hurricane in the Pacific Ocean southwest of Mexico but is forecast to remain offshore. Swells from the storm are causing dangerous surf and rip current conditions along Mexico's southwestern coast and southern Baja California Peninsula. Hurricane Fausto, a Category 2 storm farther west, is moving toward the Hawaiian Islands and may weaken to a tropical storm.
- Hurricane Fausto expected to weaken before reaching Hawaii, officials urge residents to prepare now
Hurricane Fausto is expected to weaken before reaching Hawaii, though officials advise residents to prepare for potential impacts. The article references past effects from a Kona low, which caused heavy rain, wind, and power disruptions despite not being a tropical storm.
- Tropical Storm Genevieve forms in Pacific Ocean, Hurricane Fausto strengthens
Tropical Storm Genevieve formed in the Pacific Ocean with 45 mph winds, while Hurricane Fausto strengthened to a Category 2 storm with 105 mph winds, moving toward the Hawaiian Islands. The National Hurricane Center warned of potential impacts from wind and rainfall in Hawaii and life-threatening swells in southern California. Tropical Storm Bertha previously affected the Gulf Coast near Texas and Louisiana.
- Hurricane Fausto strengthens into Category 2 storm, expected to approach Hawaiian Islands soon
Hurricane Fausto has intensified into a Category 2 storm and is expected to approach the Hawaiian Islands. The hurricane center warns that swells from Fausto could create life-threatening surf and rip tides in southern California.
- Hurricane Fausto will make direct hit on US, spaghetti models predict
Hurricane Fausto is predicted to make a direct hit on the United States according to spaghetti models. The forecast suggests a potential impact on US territory.
- Hurricane Fausto strengthens into Category 2 storm, expected to approach Hawaiian Islands next week
Hurricane Fausto has strengthened into a Category 2 storm in the Pacific Ocean and is expected to approach the Hawaiian Islands next week, with potential wind and rainfall impacts. The storm is currently located west of Mexico's Baja peninsula and east of Hawaii, with maximum winds of 100 mph, while swells from the hurricane could affect southern California.
- Thursday Evening Forecast - Hurricane Fausto gains strength and speed as it approaches the Central Pacific
Hurricane Fausto is moving west-northwest and is expected to enter Central Pacific waters by late Saturday. Increased surf conditions are forecast for east-facing shores from late Sunday to Monday.
- Tropical Storm Bertha moves toward Texas landfall after grazing Louisiana's coast
Tropical Storm Bertha is moving toward Texas after grazing Louisiana's coast, with sustained winds of 45 mph and expected to weaken after landfall. No deaths or significant damage have been reported, but warnings remain for storm surge and flash flooding. Bertha is the second tropical storm of the Atlantic hurricane season, following Tropical Storm Arthur.
- Tropical Storm Bertha moves toward Texas landfall after grazing Louisiana’s coast
Tropical Storm Bertha is moving toward Texas after brushing Louisiana's coast, causing heavy surf and minor flooding but keeping the worst rains offshore. The storm, with sustained winds of 45 mph, is expected to make landfall in Texas, triggering storm surge warnings and isolated flash flooding in coastal areas.
- Wednesday Evening Forecast - Large surf expected from Hurricane Fausto this weekend
Hurricane Fausto is moving west-northwest and is expected to enter Central Pacific waters by late Saturday. Large surf conditions are forecast for east-facing shores starting Sunday.
- Tropical Storm Bertha makes landfall on southern Louisiana with threatening winds
Tropical Storm Bertha made landfall in St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana, with 45 mph winds, posing threats of storm surge and flooding. The storm, the second of the Atlantic season, prompted coastal closures and warnings, though officials deemed the impact manageable. Louisiana's governor noted an 'encouraging' forecast but warned of potential flooding.
- Beaches closed as Tropical Storm Bertha crawls along the Gulf Coast
Tropical Storm Bertha caused beach closures and storm surges along the Gulf Coast, affecting Florida to Mississippi with winds up to 50 mph and 4-foot storm surges in Louisiana. The storm, moving west at 6 mph, prompted sandbag distributions and double-red flag warnings. Elsewhere, tornadoes and flooding impacted areas from Cincinnati to New Jersey and West Virginia.
- Beaches closed as Tropical Storm Bertha crawls along the Gulf Coast
Tropical Storm Bertha moved along the Gulf Coast, causing beach closures from Florida to Mississippi due to strong winds and storm surges. The storm, with sustained winds of 50 mph, posed flood risks in Louisiana and Mississippi, while also being the second tropical storm of the Atlantic season following Tropical Storm Arthur.
- Tuesday Evening Forecast - Hurricane Fausto gaining strength and heading for Central Pacific waters
Hurricane Fausto is moving west-northwest and will enter Central Pacific waters by late Saturday. Increased surf is anticipated by Sunday for east-facing shores.
- Tropical Storm Bertha in the Gulf of Mexico is moving toward the Florida Panhandle and Alabama
Tropical Storm Bertha is moving northwest toward the Florida Panhandle and Alabama with sustained winds of 50 mph, prompting tropical storm warnings and storm surge watches. The storm could bring heavy rain, life-threatening storm surges, and isolated tornadoes to coastal areas from Florida to Texas. Hurricane Fausto is also active in the Pacific but poses no threat to land.
- TRACKING FAUSTO | Hurricane Fausto continues to strengthen in the Eastern Pacific
Hurricane Fausto is strengthening in the Eastern Pacific and is expected to become a major hurricane by Wednesday. The storm is not expected to impact Hawaiʻi.
- Tropical Storm Bertha in the Gulf of Mexico is moving toward the Florida Panhandle and Alabama
Tropical Storm Bertha is moving northwest at 5 mph in the Gulf of Mexico with 50 mph winds, prompting tropical storm warnings and storm surge watches along the Florida Panhandle, Alabama, and Louisiana coasts. The storm is expected to bring heavy rain and potential flooding to Gulf Coast states, with up to 4 feet of storm surge and isolated tornadoes possible. Hurricane Fausto, a separate storm in the Pacific, is strengthening but poses no threat to land.
- Hurricane Fausto to bring showers to Hawaii next week
Hurricane Fausto, currently over two thousand miles east of Hawaii, is expected to strengthen to a category two hurricane this weekend before weakening to a tropical storm early next week. The storm may bring showers to Hawaii next week, though impacts remain uncertain.
- Tropical Storm Bertha in the Gulf of Mexico moving toward Florida Panhandle and Alabama
Tropical Storm Bertha strengthened in the Gulf of Mexico, moving toward the Florida Panhandle and Alabama with 50 mph winds, prompting tropical storm warnings and storm surge watches. The storm could bring heavy rain, flash flooding, and up to 4 feet of storm surge to coastal areas from Florida to Texas, with potential tornadoes in Florida's Big Bend region.
- Tropical Storm Bertha in the Gulf of Mexico moving toward Florida Panhandle and Alabama
Tropical Storm Bertha strengthened in the Gulf of Mexico, moving toward the Florida Panhandle and Alabama with 50 mph winds, prompting tropical storm warnings and storm surge watches. The storm could bring heavy rain, life-threatening storm surges, and isolated tornadoes to coastal regions from Florida to Texas, while Hurricane Fausto formed in the Pacific Ocean, posing no threat to land.
- Tropical Storm Bertha drifts toward land as Hurricane Fausto forms in the eastern Pacific
Tropical Storm Bertha is moving toward the northern Gulf Coast with potential for heavy rain, storm surge, and wind gusts, while Hurricane Fausto formed in the eastern Pacific but poses no immediate threat to land. Bertha threatens coastal areas from Florida to Texas, with storm surge warnings and flooding risks, whereas Fausto is located far from Mexico's Baja California and does not endanger coastal regions.
- Tropical Storm Bertha drifts toward land as Hurricane Fausto forms in the eastern Pacific
Tropical Storm Bertha formed in the Gulf of Mexico south of the Florida Panhandle and is drifting toward coastal areas with threats of heavy rain, storm surge, and damaging wind gusts. Meanwhile, Hurricane Fausto has formed in the eastern Pacific.
- Tropical Storm Bertha drifts toward land as Hurricane Fausto forms in the eastern Pacific
Tropical Storm Bertha is drifting toward the Gulf Coast with potential heavy rain, storm surge, and wind threats, while Hurricane Fausto formed in the eastern Pacific far from land. The National Hurricane Center tracks both storms, issuing watches for coastal areas from Florida to Louisiana and warning of flash flooding and tornado risks. Fausto poses no direct threat to land but may generate dangerous surf conditions near Baja California.