Current observations Hurricane Fausto became a Category 2 storm Friday as it intensified. Wind speeds reached 100 mph and kept rising as reported by buoys. Latest forecasts show it weakening before hitting Hawaii or shifting north potentially as a tropical storm early next week. Hawaii officials told people to finish storm prep Friday to stay safe while urging readiness. The risk of heavy damage dropped substantially but big waves persisted a problem. Shorelines will see 15-foot surf through the weekend that could affect coastal activities along the coast. The storm moves west now slowly and could affect shipping lanes. It could come close to Hawaii likely by Tuesday or Wednesday according to projections. The Central Pacific Hurricane Center officially keeps tracking it as it evolves.
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July 24, 2026 Hawaii weather and surf: Tracking Fausto and big waves; Jen Robbins - Hawaii News Now
July 24, 2026 Hawaii weather and surf: Tracking Fausto and big waves; Jen Robbins Hawaii News Now
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Fausto expected to pass just north of Hawaii as tropical storm - Honolulu Star-Advertiser
Fausto expected to pass just north of Hawaii as tropical storm Honolulu Star-Advertiser
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Weekend Island Weather | High surf continues as Hurricane Fausto moves closer to Hawaii - KITV
Weekend Island Weather | High surf continues as Hurricane Fausto moves closer to Hawaii KITV
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Hurricane Fausto moving westward on track toward Hawaii - Hawaii News Now
Hurricane Fausto moving westward on track toward Hawaii Hawaii News Now
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First Alert Forecast: Fausto is moving towards the Central Pacific - Hawaii News Now
First Alert Forecast: Fausto is moving towards the Central Pacific Hawaii News Now