Fausto Approaches Hawaii
Hurricane Fausto Expected to Weaken Before Hawaii Landfall; Officials Urge Continued Preparation
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Hurricane Fausto is moving across the Central Pacific as a Category 2 storm with winds of 105 mph, but forecasters expect it to weaken before reaching Hawaii early next week, according to GEO.TV. Even so, officials are urging residents to prepare now.
The National Weather Service says the main threats will be strong winds, heavy rainfall, and large surf on east-facing shores. The Honolulu Department of Emergency Management is already coordinating with state and county agencies to move resources into place if the storm hits.
Fausto Strengthens to Category 2 Over Open Pacific
Fausto reached Category 2 strength with sustained winds of 105 mph as it crossed the open Central Pacific, according to 13 News Now. The storm is on a track toward Hawaii, with a potential early-next-week arrival. Category 2 hurricanes carry winds between 96 and 110 mph and can cause significant damage to homes and power lines.
Forecasters believe cooler ocean water and wind shear — upper-level winds that break apart storms — will cut into Fausto's strength before landfall. That means Hawaii may see a weakened system, but officials warn that even a tropical storm can bring dangerous conditions.
East-Facing Shores Face Wind, Rain, and Surf Risk
The biggest impacts are expected on Hawaii's east-facing coastlines. Those areas tend to catch the brunt of storms arriving from the east. Forecasters are warning of heavy rainfall, rough surf, and gusty winds even if Fausto weakens to a tropical storm before arrival.
Flooding and storm surge are common dangers during Pacific storms hitting Hawaii. Residents near the coast and in low-lying areas are being told to watch for updates and be ready to act quickly.
Emergency Managers Mobilize Resources Ahead of Storm
The Honolulu Department of Emergency Management is working with state and county agencies to get resources in position before the storm arrives, according to GEO.TV. Officials have not yet issued evacuation orders but are urging people to stock up on supplies and have a plan ready.
Hawaii residents are advised to prepare emergency kits with water, food, and medicine for at least three days. Officials stress that preparation matters even when a storm is expected to weaken, since forecasts can change quickly.
Tropical Storm Genevieve Also Forms in the Pacific
At the same time Fausto is threatening Hawaii, a second storm is forming in the region. Tropical Storm Genevieve developed in the Pacific around the same time Fausto strengthened, according to KTVB. The two storms mark an active stretch for the Central Pacific basin.
Genevieve is not currently threatening land, but forecasters are tracking it closely. The back-to-back storms are a reminder that the Pacific hurricane season can produce multiple active systems at once, stretching emergency resources and public attention.
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