Two Storms in Pacific: Fausto Weakens, Genevieve Strengthens to Category 4

Two tropical systems are active in the eastern Pacific Ocean: Hurricane Fausto, now weakening as it moves toward Hawaii, and Tropical Storm Genevieve, which is expected to intensify into a Category 4 hurricane by Monday, July 27. Source: Infobae

Fausto's Path and Weakening

Hurricane Fausto, the sixth named storm of the season, reached Category 2 strength with maximum sustained winds of 155 km/h (100 mph) but has begun to weaken. Source: Infobae The storm is located about 2,645 km east of Hilo, Hawaii, moving west at 24 km/h. The National Hurricane Center (NHC) expects Fausto to continue weakening as it enters cooler waters and drier air, and most models show it passing north of the Hawaiian Islands without a direct impact. Source: Infobae No coastal warnings have been issued for Hawaii, though authorities urge monitoring. Source: NHC via Infobae

Genevieve Intensifies and Prompts Preparations

Tropical Storm Genevieve, currently south of Mexico, is forecast to become a hurricane this weekend and reach Category 4 status by Monday, July 27. Source: Heraldo de México The storm is expected to be about 845 km southwest of Cabo San Lucas, Baja California Sur, at that time. Source: Heraldo de México Authorities in Los Cabos are preparing 45 temporary shelters with capacity for up to 10,000 people. Source: Heraldo de México Mayor José Manuel Larumbe Pineda stated, “Esperemos que no suceda, pero si llega a presentarse una emergencia, la ciudadanía debe tener la certeza de que contará con espacios seguros.” Heavy rain and high surf are expected along the western coast of Mexico.