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Hawaii Braces for Hurricane Fausto, High-Surf Advisory Issued

7/26/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Hurricane Fausto, a Category 2 storm with 100 mph winds, is threatening the Hawaiian Islands.
Forecasters expect the storm to weaken to Category 1 on Sunday and to a 45 mph tropical storm by Tuesday-Wednesday.
A high-surf advisory warns of life-threatening surf and rip currents on east shores from Sunday through Tuesday.
Officials say no coastal watches or warnings are in effect but urge residents to monitor updates.

History

Historical Context

In August 2018, Hurricane Lane hit Hawaii as a Category 5, dropped a record 58 inches of rain and caused over $250 million in damage, prompting the Central Pacific Hurricane Center and Governor David Ige to issue island-wide warnings. The storm came amid the record-ACE 2018 Pacific season that also produced Hurricane Walaka as a Category 5, and Category 2 Hurricane Fausto revives concerns after Lane and the 1992 Hurricane Iniki.

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Story summary

Hurricane Fausto, a Category 2 storm with 100 mph winds, is threatening the Hawaiian Islands.
Forecasters expect the storm to weaken to Category 1 on Sunday and to a 45 mph tropical storm by Tuesday-Wednesday.
A high-surf advisory warns of life-threatening surf and rip currents on east shores from Sunday through Tuesday.
Officials say no coastal watches or warnings are in effect but urge residents to monitor updates.

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