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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

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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

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There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect.

 

 

DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK

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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

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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

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Next complete advisory at 500 AM HST.

 

$$

Forecaster Kelly