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Fausto Threatens Hawaii: Category 2 Storm Approaches
24 Jul
Summary
- Hurricane Fausto, a Category 2 storm, is heading towards the Hawaiian Islands.
- Forecasters predict potential wind and rainfall impacts on Hawaii next week.
- Swells from Fausto could create dangerous surf and rip currents in California.
Hurricane Fausto has intensified into a Category 2 storm in the Pacific Ocean. Forecasters predict that the storm is expected to approach the Hawaiian Islands next week, increasing the risk of wind and rainfall impacts.
As of Friday, Fausto was located approximately 1,300 miles west of Baja California and 1,600 miles east of Hilo, Hawaii, with sustained winds near 100 mph. The hurricane center also warned that swells generated by Fausto could lead to life-threatening surf and rip currents in parts of southern California.
This development occurred as Tropical Storm Bertha, which had previously brought heavy surf and flooding to Louisiana and Texas, dissipated in the Gulf Coast.
