MIAMI, Florida – Two tropical cyclones in the eastern Pacific were generating hazardous surf conditions Tuesday, with Tropical Storm Fausto forecast to pass north of Hawaii while Hurricane Genevieve continued sending large swells toward Mexico’s Pacific coastline.
According to the U.S. National Hurricane Center, Tropical Storm Fausto was expected to track just north of the Hawaiian Islands beginning Tuesday night, remaining over open waters while producing rough surf and dangerous currents along portions of the state’s coastline.
As of Tuesday, Fausto was located about 375 miles (605 kilometers) east-northeast of Honolulu with maximum sustained winds of 50 mph (85 kph). The storm was moving west-northwest at approximately 12 mph (19 kph).
Forecasters said Fausto is expected to maintain tropical storm strength as it passes north of Hawaii before weakening into a tropical depression on Thursday.
Hazardous Surf Expected Across Hawaii
Although Fausto is not forecast to make landfall, the National Hurricane Center warned that swells generated by the storm could create dangerous surf and strong rip currents along portions of Hawaii’s coastline.
Officials urged residents and visitors to monitor local beach advisories and remain alert to changing ocean conditions as the storm passes through the region.
Hurricane Genevieve Remains a Powerful Storm
Farther east, Hurricane Genevieve remained a powerful Category 4 hurricane after previously reaching Category 5 intensity.
The hurricane had maximum sustained winds of 130 mph (215 kph) on Tuesday and was centered about 575 miles (920 kilometers) west-northwest of the southern tip of Mexico’s Baja California Peninsula.
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Although Genevieve is forecast to remain well offshore, it continues to generate large swells affecting Baja California and Mexico’s southwestern Pacific coast.
The National Hurricane Center warned that incoming waves could produce life-threatening surf and dangerous rip current conditions along affected shorelines.
Both Storms Expected to Stay Offshore
Forecasters said Genevieve could fluctuate in strength over the next day before beginning a more consistent weakening trend.
Fausto is also expected to remain over open waters throughout its forecast track, avoiding landfall before weakening later this week.
Authorities continue to advise coastal communities and beachgoers in Hawaii and western Mexico to monitor official forecasts and heed local safety advisories as hazardous marine conditions persist.
This report is based on reporting by The Associated Press.
