Issued at 500 AM HST Fri Jul 24 2026
000 WTPZ31 KNHC 241434 TCPEP1 BULLETIN Hurricane Fausto Advisory Number 23 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL EP062026 500 AM HST Fri Jul 24 2026 ...FAUSTO STRENGTHENS A LITTLE MORE... SUMMARY OF 500 AM HST...1500 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...18.6N 131.2W ABOUT 1405 MI...2260 KM W OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA ABOUT 1560 MI...2510 KM E OF HILO HAWAII MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...105 MPH...165 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...W OR 275 DEGREES AT 16 MPH...26 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...967 MB...28.56 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect. Interests in the Hawaiian Islands should monitor the progress of Fausto. DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK ---------------------- At 500 AM HST (1500 UTC), the center of Hurricane Fausto was located near latitude 18.6 North, longitude 131.2 West. Fausto is moving toward the west near 16 mph (26 km/h) and this motion is expected to continue over the next few days. Maximum sustained winds are near 105 mph (165 km/h) with higher gusts. Gradual weakening is expected during the next several days. 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 967 mb (28.56 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 AM HST. $$ Forecaster Cangialosi
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