Public Tropical Cyclone Advisory
Issued by NWS
Issued by NWS
242 WTPZ31 KNHC 220834 TCPEP1 BULLETIN Hurricane Fausto Advisory Number 14 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL EP062026 1100 PM HST Tue Jul 21 2026 ...FAUSTO STRENGTHENS A LITTLE MORE... SUMMARY OF 1100 PM HST...0900 UTC...INFORMATION ----------------------------------------------- LOCATION...16.7N 120.7W ABOUT 820 MI...1320 KM WSW OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...85 MPH...140 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 285 DEGREES AT 8 MPH...13 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...981 MB...28.97 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect. DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK ---------------------- At 1100 PM HST (0900 UTC), the center of Hurricane Fausto was located near latitude 16.7 North, longitude 120.7 West. Fausto is moving toward the west-northwest near 8 mph (13 km/h). A general west-northwestward to westward motion, with a slight increase in forward speed is expected for the next several days. Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 85 mph (140 km/h) with higher gusts. Gradual strengthening is expected the next day or so. Hurricane-force winds extend outward up to 30 miles (45 km) from the center and tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 150 miles (240 km). The estimated minimum central pressure is 981 mb (28.97 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- SURF: Swells generated by Fausto are affecting portions of the west coast of the Baja California Peninsula, and should persist for a couple more days. These swells are likely to cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions. Please consult products from your local weather office. NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 500 AM HST. $$ Forecaster Kelly