Hurricane Genevieve
Coverage of Hurricane Genevieve in the Nexus archive.
- Popular Southern California beach loses most of its sand to hurricane swells
Powerful swells from Hurricane Genevieve have transformed a popular Southern California beach, stripping away much of its sand and damaging portions of a parking lot. Tamarack State Beach in Carlsbad has been battered by strong surf and high tides, which exposed large rocks along the shoreline and required officials to close the area.
- Waves as high as 10 feet affecting roughly 700 miles of California coastline
Waves up to 10 feet are impacting approximately 700 miles of California's coastline. Hurricane Genevieve is causing large surf and dangerous rip currents, prompting warnings for beachgoers in Southern California.
- 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.
- The question on Southern Californians’ minds: So it’s humid here now?
Southern California is experiencing uncharacteristically high humidity this summer, with dew points near 70°F in Los Angeles. Meteorologists attribute this to tropical storms like Fausto and Genevieve, regional weather patterns, and warming ocean temperatures increasing moisture levels. The National Weather Service notes this humidity is abnormal but not producing rain.
- Pacific sizzles as the Atlantic simmers
Hurricane Genevieve rapidly intensified to Category 5 status in the eastern Pacific, marking the first such hurricane since 2024 and the 21st observed since satellite monitoring began. Tropical Storm Fausto is causing dangerous surf near Hawaii, while the Atlantic remains inactive due to record-breaking wind shear.
- TRACKING FAUSTO |Tropical Storm Fausto nears Hawaii, bringing dangerous surf as Genevieve remains a powerful major hurricane
Tropical Storm Fausto is approaching Hawaii, causing dangerous surf and potential heavy rain, while Hurricane Genevieve remains a major hurricane far from the islands.
- 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 Genevieve roars in the Pacific as Fausto weakens to a tropical storm near Hawaii
Hurricane Genevieve, a Category 4 storm, is moving northwest in the Pacific Ocean far from land, while Tropical Storm Fausto, previously a hurricane, is weakening as it approaches Hawaii. Genevieve's swells are causing dangerous surf and rip currents along Mexico's southwestern coast and Baja California, and Fausto is expected to bring large surf and strong currents to Hawaii's east-facing shores.
- Hurricane Genevieve roars in the Pacific as Fausto weakens to a tropical storm near Hawaii
Hurricane Genevieve is active in the Pacific Ocean far from land, while Tropical Storm Fausto is causing increased impacts on Hawaii as it weakens from a hurricane.
- Hurricane Genevieve roars in the Pacific as Fausto weakens to a tropical storm near Hawaii
Hurricane Genevieve, a Category 4 storm, was moving northwest in the Pacific Ocean far from land, while Tropical Storm Fausto weakened as it approached Hawaii. Genevieve's swells caused dangerous surf and rip currents along Mexico's coast and Baja California, and Fausto's large surf affected Hawaii's east-facing shores.
- Hurricane Genevieve roars in the Pacific as Fausto weakens to a tropical storm near Hawaii
Hurricane Genevieve, a Category 4 storm, was moving northwest in the Pacific Ocean, far from land, while Tropical Storm Fausto weakened as it approached Hawaii, causing large surf and strong currents. Genevieve's swells posed risks to Mexico’s southwestern coast and Baja California, though no coastal watches were issued. Fausto, now a tropical storm with 65 mph winds, was expected to pass north of Hawaii.
- Hurricane Genevieve gathers strength offshore, casting stormclouds over most of Mexico
Hurricane Genevieve briefly reached Category 5 strength in the eastern Pacific, the first such storm since 2024, but is moving away from Mexico’s coast. Despite no direct impact, swells and heavy rainfall from the storm are affecting multiple regions, with the National Meteorological Service forecasting heavy rains in 17 Mexican states.
- Big waves from Hurricane Genevieve to bring hazardous beach conditions to Southern California
Hurricane Genevieve is generating large waves that will create hazardous beach conditions in Southern California. The storm's impact is expected to pose risks to coastal areas through dangerous wave activity.
- Big waves from Hurricane Genevieve to bring hazardous beach conditions to Southern California
Hurricane Genevieve is generating huge waves that will create hazardous beach conditions in Southern California. These conditions pose a risk to beachgoers and coastal areas.
- Hurricane Genevieve intensifies into first Category 5 storm in the Eastern Pacific since 2024
Hurricane Genevieve intensified into a Category 5 hurricane in the Eastern Pacific basin, marking the first such storm since Hurricane Kristy in 2024. This rapid intensification occurred early Monday.
- 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.
- 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.
- Hurricane Genevieve strengthens to a Category 5 storm, the first in the East Pacific region in 2 years
Hurricane Genevieve has intensified to a Category 5 storm in the East Pacific region, marking the first such storm in that area in two years. The event was reported by AP from Miami.
- Hurricane Genevieve intensifies into a major hurricane
Hurricane Genevieve has intensified into a major hurricane and is expected to strengthen further in the next 24 hours.
- 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.
- Genevieve becomes a major Pacific hurricane off Mexico, but no direct threat to land is forecast
Hurricane Genevieve has strengthened into a major Category 3 storm southwest of Mexico in the Pacific Ocean. The storm is not forecast to pose a direct threat to land.
- 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.