HONOLULU (Island News) — Tropical Storm Fausto is moving closer to Hawaii and is expected to pass north of the islands from Tuesday night through late Wednesday.
As of the latest update, Fausto was about 340 miles east-northeast of Hilo with maximum sustained winds of 65 mph. The storm continues moving west-northwest and is expected to weaken further over the next few days.
Even though Fausto is expected to stay north of the islands, it will still have impacts. The biggest concern is dangerous surf along east-facing shores. Large waves and strong currents will continue to build through Tuesday as the storm approaches, creating hazardous conditions at many beaches. Anyone heading to the ocean is urged to use extra caution and stay out of dangerous surf.
Some areas could also see periods of heavier showers as Fausto passes nearby, but forecasters say the exact impacts will depend on the storm’s track. Residents are encouraged to keep up with the latest forecasts as conditions can still change.
Meanwhile, Hurricane Genevieve remains a powerful major hurricane farther east in the Eastern Pacific. After briefly reaching Category 5 strength, Genevieve is now a Category 4 hurricane with winds of 140 mph. The storm is located far southwest of Baja California and is expected to continue weakening over the next several days.
At this time, Genevieve poses no threat to Hawaii. However, it remains another sign that the Eastern Pacific hurricane season is becoming more active.
For Hawaii, the main focus remains on Tropical Storm Fausto as it passes north of the islands, bringing dangerous east shore surf and the potential for changing weather through Wednesday.
