Current observations Hurricane Fausto became a Category 2 storm Friday reaching higher speeds. Wind speeds reached 100 mph and kept rising as reported by buoys. Current forecasts show it weakening before hitting Hawaii or shifting north likely as a tropical storm early next week. Hawaii officials told people to finish storm prep Friday in anticipation of impacts yet urged vigilance. The risk of heavy damage dropped significantly but big waves continued a problem. Shorelines will see 15-foot surf through the weekend posing threats to swimmers for locals. The storm moves west now slowly and could impact navigation. It could come close to Hawaii potentially by Tuesday or Wednesday based on current motion. 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