Hurricane Genevieve Intensifies to Category 4; Fausto Weakens Near Hawaii
Hurricane Genevieve, which briefly reached Category 5 status over the weekend, has weakened slightly to a Category 4 storm with sustained winds of 155 mph (250 km/h) as of July 27, 2026, 12:00 p.m. ET. The storm is expected to bring significant swells and potential coastal flooding to Southern California later this week, with waves reaching 9 to 11 feet (2.7 to 3.4 meters) at south-southwestern facing beaches. Meanwhile, Hurricane Fausto, located 670 miles (1,078 km) east of Hilo, Hawaii, is weakening and is expected to downgrade to a tropical storm by the end of July 27. Fausto is generating high surf along the east-facing shores of the Hawaiian Islands, with waves forecast to reach 10 to 14 feet (3 to 4.3 meters). The Atlantic hurricane basin remains quiet, with no storm development expected in the next five days.