HONOLULU (Island News) — Hurricane Fausto continues to weaken as it moves west-northwest across the Central Pacific, but it will still have an impact on Hawaii over the next few days.
As of late Sunday night, Fausto was about 670 miles east of Hilo with maximum sustained winds of 80 mph. The storm is expected to continue weakening as it passes north of the Hawaiian Islands through Tuesday. There is currently no a Tropical Storm warnings in effect for all Hawaiian offshore waters beyond 40 nautical miles, and the storm is not expected to make landfall.
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Even though Fausto’s center is expected to stay well north of the state, it will create dangerous ocean conditions. Large surf will continue building along east-facing shores through Tuesday, bringing strong currents and hazardous conditions for anyone entering the water. Beachgoers are urged to use caution and stay away from dangerous surf.
Forecasters say residents should continue to monitor Fausto’s progress in case the forecast changes, but at this time, the main concern for Hawaii is the increasing surf rather than damaging winds or widespread heavy rain.
Meanwhile, another powerful hurricane has developed in the Eastern Pacific. Hurricane Genevieve rapidly strengthened overnight into the first Category 5 hurricane of the 2026 Eastern Pacific hurricane season, with maximum sustained winds of 160 mph.
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Genevieve is located more than 2,000 miles east-southeast of Hawaii and is moving northwest, well away from the islands. It is not expected to threaten Hawaii, but forecasters will continue to monitor its progress as it gradually weakens later this week.
With two major tropical systems active in the Pacific, it’s a reminder that hurricane season is becoming more active. While Genevieve remains a distant storm, Hawaii’s attention remains on Fausto as it passes north of the islands and creates dangerous surf along east-facing shores.
