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Tropical Storm Fausto Advisory Number   7
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       EP062026
800 AM PDT Mon Jul 20 2026
 
...FAUSTO CONTINUES TO STRENGTHEN...
...EXPECTED TO BECOME A HURRICANE SOON...
 
 
SUMMARY OF 800 AM PDT...1500 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...13.5N 116.4W
ABOUT 775 MI...1250 KM SW OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...65 MPH...100 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 295 DEGREES AT 13 MPH...20 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...994 MB...29.36 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 800 AM PDT (1500 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Fausto was
located near latitude 13.5 North, longitude 116.4 West. Fausto is
moving toward the west-northwest near 13 mph (20 km/h).  A decrease 
in forward speed and a motion toward the northwest is expected 
during the next day or two.  A turn back to the west-northwest is 
expected on Wednesday.
 
Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 65 mph (100 km/h) 
with higher gusts.  Steady to rapid strengthening is expected during 
the next couple of days, and Fausto is forecast to become a 
hurricane later today or tonight.
 
Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 140 miles (220 km)
from the center.
 
The estimated minimum central pressure is 994 mb (29.36 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 200 PM PDT.
 
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Forecaster Cangialosi