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WTPZ31 KNHC 241434
TCPEP1
 
BULLETIN
Hurricane Fausto Advisory Number  23
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       EP062026
500 AM HST Fri Jul 24 2026
 
...FAUSTO STRENGTHENS A LITTLE MORE...
 
 
SUMMARY OF 500 AM HST...1500 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...18.6N 131.2W
ABOUT 1405 MI...2260 KM W OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA
ABOUT 1560 MI...2510 KM E OF HILO HAWAII
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...105 MPH...165 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...W OR 275 DEGREES AT 16 MPH...26 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...967 MB...28.56 INCHES
 
 
WATCHES AND WARNINGS
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There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect.
 
Interests in the Hawaiian Islands should monitor the progress of
Fausto.
 
 
DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK
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At 500 AM HST (1500 UTC), the center of Hurricane Fausto was located 
near latitude 18.6 North, longitude 131.2 West. Fausto is moving 
toward the west near 16 mph (26 km/h) and this motion is expected to 
continue over the next few days.
 
Maximum sustained winds are near 105 mph (165 km/h) with higher 
gusts. Gradual weakening is expected during the next several days.
 
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 967 mb (28.56 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 AM HST.
 
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Forecaster Cangialosi