Hurricane Fausto Public Advisory
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000 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