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Hurricane Fausto Advisory Number  20
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       EP062026
1100 AM HST Thu Jul 23 2026
 
...FAUSTO IS SLIGHTLY STRONGER...
 
 
SUMMARY OF 1100 AM HST...2100 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...18.2N 126.9W
ABOUT 1145 MI...1845 KM WSW OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA
ABOUT 1840 MI...2965 KM E OF HILO HAWAII
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...85 MPH...140 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...W OR 280 DEGREES AT 14 MPH...22 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...980 MB...28.94 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 1100 AM HST (2100 UTC), the center of Hurricane Fausto was 
located near latitude 18.2 North, longitude 126.9 West. Fausto is 
moving toward the west near 14 mph (22 km/h), and this general 
motion is expected to continue over the next few days.
 
Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 85 mph (140 km/h) 
with higher gusts. Small intensity fluctuations are possible today, 
followed by slow 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 980 mb (28.94 inches).
 
 
HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
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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 500 PM HST.
 
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Forecaster Reinhart