Hurricane Fausto strengthens into Category 2 storm, expected to approach Hawaiian Islands next week
Summary
Hurricane Fausto has grown stronger and become a Category 2 storm in the Pacific Ocean. It is expected to get closer to the Hawaiian Islands next week, though the exact path and strength are still uncertain.Key Facts
- Hurricane Fausto has maximum sustained winds of about 100 mph (161 kph).
- The storm is currently about 1,300 miles west of Baja California, Mexico, and 1,600 miles east of Hilo, Hawaii.
- There is a growing chance of wind and rain impacts near Hawaii from Fausto.
- The hurricane could cause dangerous waves and rip tides in parts of southern California.
- Tropical Storm Bertha recently moved along the Gulf Coast, causing heavy surf and some flooding in Louisiana and Texas.
- Bertha dissipated by Thursday night, according to the National Hurricane Center.
- The National Hurricane Center cautions that it is too early to predict the exact location or strength of Hurricane Fausto when it nears Hawaii.
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