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Hurricane Genevieve moves through the Pacific off Mexico, but no direct threat to land is forecast
The National Hurricane Center said Genevieve had 80 mph winds and could intensify further while remaining well offshore.
On Sunday, July 26, 2026, Hurricane Fausto continued moving toward Hawaii as a Category 2 storm, with forecasters expecting it to weaken to a tropical storm by early next week.
Forecasters project the system will pass just north of the islands starting Tuesday, with gradual weakening expected as Fausto encounters drier conditions and marginal sea-surface temperatures.
Swells from the storm are expected to build across eastern shores Sunday, creating "life-threatening surf and rip current conditions" while strong winds and heavy rain remain possible through Wednesday.
Emergency preparedness is critical as Hawaii officials urge residents to finalize plans, including maintaining a 14-day supply of food and water, while the National Hurricane Center advises monitoring progress.
Meanwhile, Tropical Storm Genevieve strengthened into a Category 1 hurricane Saturday in the Eastern Pacific, moving west-northwest near Mexico without threatening land.
The tropical cyclone Genevieve continues to strengthen in front of the Mexican Pacific, the forecast indicates that it could become the first major hurricane of the 2026 season.According to the National Meteorological Service (SMN), Genevieve is located about 820 kilometers south of Zihuatanejo, Guerrero and although it does not represent a direct threat to Mexico, constant vigilance is maintained.This is the path expected for GenevieveThe traje…