Hurricane Genevieve moves through the Pacific off Mexico, but no direct threat to land is forecast
Summary
Hurricane Genevieve became a Category 1 hurricane in the Pacific Ocean southwest of Mexico and is expected to grow stronger but stay far from land. Another storm, Hurricane Fausto, is a Category 2 hurricane moving toward the Hawaiian Islands but is expected to weaken soon.Key Facts
- Genevieve's winds reached 80 mph, making it a Category 1 hurricane.
- It is about 500 miles southwest of Manzanillo, Mexico, moving west-northwest at 15 mph.
- No warnings or watches are in place for the Mexican coast from Genevieve.
- Swells from Genevieve may cause dangerous surf and rip currents on Mexico’s southwestern coast and southern Baja California Peninsula.
- Hurricane Fausto has winds of 100 mph, classifying it as a Category 2 hurricane.
- Fausto is located about 1,060 miles east of Hilo, Hawaii, moving west at 13 mph.
- Fausto is expected to weaken to a tropical storm but could still create dangerous surf near Hawaii.
- Residents in Hawaii are advised to watch Fausto’s progress.
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