Hurricane Fausto

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WTPZ31 KNHC 210844
TCPEP1
 
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Hurricane Fausto Advisory Number  10
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       EP062026
200 AM PDT Tue Jul 21 2026
 
...FAUSTO STEADILY STRENGTHENING...
 
 
SUMMARY OF 200 AM PDT...0900 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...15.4N 118.0W
ABOUT 740 MI...1190 KM SW OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...80 MPH...130 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...NW OR 310 DEGREES AT 12 MPH...19 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...985 MB...29.09 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 200 AM PDT (0900 UTC), the center of Hurricane Fausto was located
near latitude 15.4 North, longitude 118.0 West. Fausto is moving
toward the northwest near 12 mph (19 km/h), and that general motion
is expected through tonight. A turn toward the west-northwest,
accompanied by an increase in forward speed, is expected on
Wednesday.
 
Maximum sustained winds are near 80 mph (130 km/h) with higher
gusts. Steady to rapid strengthening is expected during the next
couple of days, with Fausto forecast to near major hurricane
intensity by Wednesday.
 
Hurricane-force winds extend outward up to 25 miles (35 km) from the
center and tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 160 miles
(260 km).
 
The estimated minimum central pressure is 985 mb (29.09 inches).
 
 
HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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SURF:  Swells generated by Fausto are expected to reach the west
coast of the Baja California Peninsula on Wednesday, and persist for
a couple of days.  These swells are likely to cause life-threatening
surf and rip current conditions.  Please consult products from your
local weather office.
 
 
NEXT ADVISORY
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Next complete advisory at 800 AM PDT.
 
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Forecaster Gibbs (CPHC)