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Hurricane Fausto Advisory Number  12

NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       EP062026

1100 AM HST Tue Jul 21 2026

 

...FAUSTO TURNS WEST-NORTHWESTWARD WHILE CHANGING LITTLE IN

STRENGTH...

 

 

SUMMARY OF 1100 AM HST...2100 UTC...INFORMATION

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LOCATION...16.6N 119.9W

ABOUT 780 MI...1260 KM WSW OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA

MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...75 MPH...120 KM/H

PRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 295 DEGREES AT 12 MPH...19 KM/H

MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...987 MB...29.15 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 16.6 North, longitude 119.9 West. Fausto is

now moving toward the west-northwest near 12 mph (19 km/h). A 

general west-northwestward to westward motion is expected for the 

next several days.

 

Maximum sustained winds are near 75 mph (120 km/h) with higher

gusts. Little change in strength is expected today. After that, 

gradual strengthening is expected tonight through Thursday.

 

Hurricane-force winds extend outward up to 30 miles (45 km) from the

center and tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 160 miles

(260 km).

 

The estimated minimum central pressure is 987 mb (29.15 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 tonight, 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 500 PM HST.

 

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Forecaster Beven