Hurricane Fausto Approaches Hawaii, Coastal Hazards Expected
Hurricane Fausto, the first hurricane of the 2026 season in the Atlantic and eastern Pacific basins, is currently a Category 1 storm with maximum sustained winds of 80 mph (129 km/h). As of Sunday, July 26, 2026, Fausto is tracking west-northwestward over the open Pacific and is expected to weaken to tropical storm strength by midweek. According to AccuWeather Lead Hurricane Expert Alex DaSilva, the storm is forecast to pass near or just north of Hawaii around the middle of this week. While Fausto is not expected to make direct landfall, it could bring increased surf, dangerous rip currents, and locally heavy showers to the islands. The storm is rated less than one on the AccuWeather RealImpact™ Scale for Hurricanes in Hawaii. (Source time: Mon, 27 Jul 2026 09:28:13 GMT)