Early reports Hurricane Fausto became a Category 2 storm Friday as it intensified. Wind speeds reached 100 mph according to radar detected by radar. Current forecasts show it weakening before hitting Hawaii or shifting north potentially as a tropical storm early next week. Hawaii officials told people to finish storm prep Friday to stay safe yet urged vigilance. The risk of heavy damage dropped considerably but big waves remained a problem. Shorelines will see 15-foot surf through the weekend posing threats to swimmers along the coast. The storm moves west now as expected and could affect shipping lanes. It could come close to Hawaii potentially by Tuesday or Wednesday if current trends hold. The Central Pacific Hurricane Center round the clock 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