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Hurricane Fausto Weakens, Continues Moving North of Hawaiian Islands
Forecasters say the weakening storm could still send large swells and dangerous rip currents to Hawaiian shores through Wednesday.
Hurricane Fausto is approaching the Hawaiian Islands as a weakening tropical storm, forecast to pass north of Maui County and Oahu on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Forecasters expect the system to continue weakening as it moves offshore, with maximum sustained winds dropping to about 45 mph by Tuesday afternoon.
High surf advisories are in effect for east-facing shores, with waves expected to build between 10 and 14 feet as the swell peaks through Tuesday.
Honolulu Ocean Safety Department Chief Kurt Lager is monitoring beaches closely, warning residents about "sneaker waves" that can sweep people into deeper water without warning.
After the system dissipates northwest of Kauai by Thursday, meteorologists expect drier, breezy tradewind weather to return across the state.
MIAMI (AP) — Hurricane Genevieve moved across the Pacific Ocean Monday night away from land, while Fausto brought heavy surf to Hawaii after weakening to a tropical storm