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Category 2 Fausto, Category 1 Genevieve Bring Hazardous Surf

7/26/2026

Summary

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The National Hurricane Center said Hurricane Fausto was a Category 2 storm near Hilo, Hawaii on July 26, 2026.
Forecasters warned Fausto could weaken to a tropical storm yet still produce dangerous surf and rip currents for Hawaii, with no watches.
The NHC said Tropical Storm Genevieve strengthened into a Category 1 hurricane south-southwest of Manzanillo on July 26, 2026, producing surf and rip currents for Mexico’s southwest coast, southern California and Hawaii.

History

Historical Context

In 1992, Hurricane Iniki became the strongest storm to hit Hawaii, causing $3.1 billion damage and prompting the National Hurricane Center to improve warnings after the Central Pacific Hurricane Center’s delayed alerts. The 1992 Pacific season set a record with 27 named storms, a pattern echoed by the 2026 Fausto and Genevieve storms that have spurred new evacuation plans and $150 million infrastructure upgrades.

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Story summary

The National Hurricane Center said Hurricane Fausto was a Category 2 storm near Hilo, Hawaii on July 26, 2026.
Forecasters warned Fausto could weaken to a tropical storm yet still produce dangerous surf and rip currents for Hawaii, with no watches.
The NHC said Tropical Storm Genevieve strengthened into a Category 1 hurricane south-southwest of Manzanillo on July 26, 2026, producing surf and rip currents for Mexico’s southwest coast, southern California and Hawaii.

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