🔥 Trending Hurricane Fausto Update: Latest Path and Preparations for Hawaii

Hurricane Fausto, located in the Eastern Pacific Ocean, is currently a Category 2 hurricane, though it has shown a weakening trend as of Friday, July 24, 2026 ¹⁵. It is continuing its westward movement and is expected to approach the Hawaiian Islands early next week ¹⁸.

Current Status and Intensity

As of the latest advisories, Hurricane Fausto has maximum sustained winds of 100 mph (approximately 160 km/h) ²⁵. Its peak intensity was recorded at 105 mph ². The National Hurricane Center (NHC) issued Advisory Number 26 on Friday, July 24, 2026, at 11:00 PM HST (Hawaii Standard Time), indicating a slight weakening ¹.

Forecasted Path and Impacts

Fausto's westward trajectory means it is on track to affect the Hawaiian Islands by early next week ⁸. Forecasters anticipate that Fausto will weaken further to tropical storm strength as it moves closer to the island chain ⁸.

Despite the expected weakening, the hurricane is already generating significant swells. These swells are affecting the west coast of the Baja California Peninsula and southern California, and are projected to reach the Hawaiian Islands by Sunday, July 26, 2026 ⁴. These conditions are likely to create life-threatening surf and rip currents, and residents in affected areas are advised to consult their local weather offices for specific warnings ⁴.

Official Advisories and Monitoring

The National Hurricane Center (NHC) is issuing regular advisories for Hurricane Fausto ¹⁷. Marine warnings are currently in effect for the Eastern Pacific ⁷. Various platforms, including Cyclocane, Zoom Earth, and WeatherAI, provide live tracking maps, satellite imagery, radar data, and forecast updates for Fausto ¹²⁵. The public can also access real-time guidance and diagnostic information through resources like the Tropical Cyclone Guidance Project ⁶.

It is important to note that while some information is issued at 6-hourly intervals, official NHC full advisory times are at 3z, 9z, 15z, and 21z, and there may be slight differences between these sets of information ¹⁰. For the most current and official updates, the National Hurricane Center website is the primary source ¹⁰.

2026 Hurricane Season Context

NOAA's National Weather Service has predicted a below-normal hurricane season for the Atlantic basin in 2026 ³⁷. However, this prediction pertains to the Atlantic, while Fausto is an Eastern Pacific hurricane.