Hurricane Fausto Poses 'Increasing Risk' to Hawaii, NWS Warns
Hurricane Fausto Poses 'Increasing Risk' to Hawaii, NWS Warns
US · Published Jul 25, 2026
The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a warning about an 'increasing risk' of Hurricane Fausto impacting Hawaii with strong winds and heavy rainfall next week.
As of Friday afternoon, Fausto is a Category 2 hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 105 mph (169 km/h) and is located approximately 1,560 miles (2,511 km) east of Hilo, Hawaii.

Impact & Risks

Hurricane Fausto could bring significant wind and rainfall impacts to Hawaii early next week, though the exact location and magnitude of these effects remain uncertain. High-surf conditions and rip currents are already affecting the Baja California Peninsula and Southern California, posing life-threatening risks to swimmers and small watercraft. Meanwhile, Tropical Depression Seven-E, which is expected to intensify into Tropical Storm Genevieve, could also pose future risks, though it currently remains over open waters south of Mexico.

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