890
WTPZ31 KNHC 240251
TCPEP1

BULLETIN
Hurricane Fausto Advisory Number  21
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       EP062026
500 PM HST Thu Jul 23 2026

...FAUSTO STRENGTHENS A BIT MORE...


SUMMARY OF 500 PM HST...0300 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...18.3N 128.4W
ABOUT 1235 MI...1990 KM W OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA
ABOUT 1745 MI...2805 KM E OF HILO HAWAII
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...90 MPH...150 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...W OR 280 DEGREES AT 15 MPH...24 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...976 MB...28.82 INCHES


WATCHES AND WARNINGS
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There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect.


DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK
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At 500 PM HST (0300 UTC), the center of Hurricane Fausto was located
near latitude 18.3 North, longitude 128.4 West. Fausto is moving
toward the west near 15 mph (24 km/h), and this motion is expected
to continue over the next few days.

Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 90 mph (150 km/h)
with higher gusts. Little change in intensity is forecast through
tonight, followed by steady weakening through the weekend.

Hurricane-force winds extend outward up to 45 miles (75 km) from the
center and tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 185 miles
(295 km).

The estimated minimum central pressure is 976 mb (28.82 inches).


HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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Key messages for Fausto can be found in the Tropical Cyclone
Discussion under AWIPS header MIATCDEP1 and WMO header WTPZ41 KNHC.

SURF: Swells generated by Fausto are affecting the west coast of the
Baja California Peninsula and the coast of southern California.
These swells are likely to cause life-threatening surf and rip
current conditions. Please consult products from your local weather
office.

A depiction of rip current risk for the United States can be found
at: hurricanes.gov/graphics_ep1.shtml?ripCurrents


NEXT ADVISORY
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Next complete advisory at 1100 PM HST.

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Forecaster Mahoney/Berg