Issued at 500 PM HST Thu Jul 23 2026
000 WTPZ31 KNHC 240251 TCPEP1 BULLETIN Hurricane Fausto Advisory Number 21 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL EP062026 500 PM HST Thu Jul 23 2026 ...FAUSTO STRENGTHENS A BIT MORE... SUMMARY OF 500 PM HST...0300 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...18.3N 128.4W ABOUT 1235 MI...1990 KM W OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA ABOUT 1745 MI...2805 KM E OF HILO HAWAII MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...90 MPH...150 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...W OR 280 DEGREES AT 15 MPH...24 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...976 MB...28.82 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 18.3 North, longitude 128.4 West. Fausto is moving toward the west near 15 mph (24 km/h), and this motion is expected to continue over the next few days. Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 90 mph (150 km/h) with higher gusts. Little change in intensity is forecast through tonight, followed by steady weakening through the weekend. Hurricane-force winds extend outward up to 45 miles (75 km) from the center and tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 185 miles (295 km). The estimated minimum central pressure is 976 mb (28.82 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- Key messages for Fausto can be found in the Tropical Cyclone Discussion under AWIPS header MIATCDEP1 and WMO header WTPZ41 KNHC. SURF: Swells generated by Fausto are affecting the west coast of the Baja California Peninsula and the coast of southern California. These swells are likely to cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions. Please consult products from your local weather office. A depiction of rip current risk for the United States can be found at: hurricanes.gov/graphics_ep1.shtml?ripCurrents NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 1100 PM HST. $$ Forecaster Mahoney/Berg
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