Issued at 500 PM HST Tue Jul 21 2026
357 WTPZ31 KNHC 220235 TCPEP1 BULLETIN Hurricane Fausto Advisory Number 13 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL EP062026 500 PM HST Tue Jul 21 2026 ...FAUSTO STRENGTHENS SLIGHTLY AS IT CONTINUES MOVING WEST-NORTHWESTWARD... SUMMARY OF 500 PM HST...0300 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...16.6N 120.3W ABOUT 805 MI...1295 KM WSW OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...80 MPH...130 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 290 DEGREES AT 9 MPH...15 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...984 MB...29.06 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect. DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK ---------------------- At 500 PM HST (0300 UTC), the center of Hurricane Fausto was located near latitude 16.6 North, longitude 120.3 West. Fausto is moving toward the west-northwest near 9 mph (15 km/h). A general west-northwestward to westward motion is expected for the next several days. Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 80 mph (130 km/h) with higher gusts. Gradual strengthening is expected through Thursday. Hurricane-force winds extend outward up to 30 miles (45 km) from the center and tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 160 miles (260 km). The estimated minimum central pressure is 984 mb (29.06 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- SURF: Swells generated by Fausto are affecting portions of the west coast of the Baja California Peninsula, and should persist for a couple more days. These swells are likely to cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions. Please consult products from your local weather office. NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 1100 PM HST. $$ Forecaster Hagen
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