Hurricane Fausto strengthened slightly today while remaining far east of Hawaii, though forecasters continue to expect the storm to generate larger surf along east-facing shores late this weekend and possibly influence the islands’ weather by the middle of next week.
Fausto remained a Category 2 hurricane overnight but is still expected to be a “weakening, sheared tropical storm” as it passes near Hawaii early next week, forecasters said today.
Hurricane Fausto maintained its strength Saturday just before entering the Central Pacific, but forecasters have adjusted its track farther north and expect it to pass the Hawaiian Islands as a weakening tropical storm Tuesday and Wednesday.
Hurricane Fausto maintained its strength today just before entering the Central Pacific but weather officials have adjusted its forecast track further north and expect it to pass the Hawaiian islands as a weakening tropical storm on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Fausto is tracking further north of Hawaii, reducing the threat of widespread wind and rain while leaving tropical storm and high surf warnings in effect.
Tropical Storm Fausto continued to weaken today as it tracked north of Hawaii, but forecasters warned the system will continue generating dangerous surf along east-facing shores through Wednesday while also increasing the potential for heavy showers across parts of the state.
Tropical Storm Fausto is weakening as it approaches the islands, prompting high surf warnings and expectations of isolated heavy rainfall through Thursday.
Satellite imagery shows Tropical Storm Fausto and Hurricane Genevieve churning in the Pacific Ocean, causing high surf at beaches in both California and Hawaii. Fausto began forming late on July 11 and was eventually upgraded to a tropical storm (and named Fausto) on July 19, according to the Nation…
Tropical Storm Fausto has weakened into a post-tropical remnant low as it continues passing north of Hawaii, but forecasters say dangerous surf and strong currents will persist along east-facing shores through today.
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