Hawaiian Islands

Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi and the city’s first responder agencies will provide an update on Oʻahu's preparations and response plans as Tropical Storm Lala approaches the Hawaiian Islands.

Tropical Storm Lala is approaching the Hawaiian Islands, which has prompted airlines to implement changes to inter-island schedules. Airlines are urging passengers to closely monitor their flights and remain flexible due to the storm.

Officials are preparing for the development of Tropical Storm Lala, a rare weather system forming unusually close to the Hawaiian Islands. The storm is gaining energy from warm waters due to weak wind shear.

Tropical Storm Fausto generated large swells, triggering high surf warnings and lifeguard restrictions at several Hawaii beaches on July 29, 2026. The storm caused hazardous conditions across the Hawaiian islands.

Hurricane Genevieve rapidly intensified to Category 5 status in the eastern Pacific, marking the first such hurricane since 2024 and the 21st observed since satellite monitoring began. Tropical Storm Fausto is causing dangerous surf near Hawaii, while the Atlantic remains inactive due to record-breaking wind shear.

Tropical Storm Fausto will pass north of the Hawaiian Islands through Wednesday, bringing dangerous surf, increasing showers, and the chance for some heavy rain before drier weather returns later this week.

Hurricane Genevieve, a Category 4 storm, was moving northwest in the Pacific Ocean, far from land, while Tropical Storm Fausto weakened as it approached Hawaii, causing large surf and strong currents. Genevieve's swells posed risks to Mexico’s southwestern coast and Baja California, though no coastal watches were issued. Fausto, now a tropical storm with 65 mph winds, was expected to pass north of Hawaii.

Hurricane Fausto is expected to pass north of the Hawaiian Islands and weaken to a tropical storm by Tuesday, July 28. The storm could bring potential flooding and high surf to the area.

Genevieve became a Category 5 hurricane in the East Pacific with maximum sustained winds of 160 mph, but it is not expected to make landfall. The storm is moving northwest parallel to Mexico's coast, generating swells affecting southwestern Mexico and Baja California. Hurricane Fausto weakened to a Category 1 storm near Hawaii, with forecasts predicting further downgrading.

Hurricane Genevieve intensified to a Category 5 storm in the East Pacific but is projected to remain offshore, paralleling Mexico's coast. Swells from the hurricane are generating dangerous surf and rip currents along Mexico's southwest coast and Baja California. Simultaneously, Hurricane Fausto weakened to a Category 1 storm and is moving toward Hawaii, where it may produce significant surf despite expected downgrades.

Genevieve became a Category 5 hurricane in the East Pacific, the first in two years, and is expected to remain offshore without making landfall. Hurricane Fausto, meanwhile, weakened to a Category 1 storm near the Hawaiian Islands and is projected to become a tropical storm. Both storms are generating significant surf conditions for coastal regions.

Genevieve intensified into a Category 5 hurricane in the East Pacific but is not expected to make landfall, remaining far offshore. Hurricane Fausto weakened to a Category 1 storm as it moved toward Hawaii, with potential for significant surf impacts.

Hurricane Genevieve has intensified into a Category 3 major hurricane in the Pacific Ocean southwest of Mexico but is not expected to threaten land. Swells from the storm are causing hazardous surf and rip current conditions along Mexico’s southwestern coast and southern Baja California Peninsula. Hurricane Fausto, a Category 1 storm, is moving westward toward the Hawaiian Islands and is forecast to weaken to a tropical storm.

Genevieve strengthened into a Category 3 major hurricane in the Pacific Ocean southwest of Mexico, with no direct threat to land but causing swells affecting Mexico's coast and southern Baja California. Hurricane Fausto weakened to a Category 1 storm near Hawaii, expected to downgrade further while generating surf for parts of the region.

Genevieve strengthened into a Category 3 major hurricane in the Pacific with 120 mph winds, remaining southwest of Mexico and posing no direct land threat. Swells from the storm caused dangerous surf and rip currents along Mexico's southwestern coast and southern Baja California. Hurricane Fausto weakened to Category 1 near Hawaii, expected to become a tropical storm but still generating significant surf.

Genevieve has intensified into a Category 3 major hurricane in the Pacific Ocean southwest of Mexico, with no direct threat to land but causing dangerous swells along Mexico's southwestern coast and Baja California. Hurricane Fausto, farther northwest, weakened to a Category 1 storm but may still generate significant surf for Hawaii.

Hurricane Genevieve strengthened into a Category 1 hurricane in the Pacific Ocean southwest of Mexico, moving west-northwest and expected to become a major hurricane but remaining at sea. Swells from the storm are causing dangerous surf and rip currents along Mexico's southwestern coast and the Baja California Peninsula. Meanwhile, Hurricane Fausto, a Category 2 storm, is heading toward the Hawaiian Islands but is projected to weaken to a tropical storm.

Hurricane Genevieve strengthened into a Category 1 hurricane in the Pacific Ocean southwest of Mexico but is forecast to remain offshore without directly threatening land. Swells from the storm are expected to cause life-threatening surf and rip currents along parts of Mexico’s southwestern coast and southern Baja California Peninsula. Meanwhile, Hurricane Fausto, a Category 2 storm, is moving westward toward the Hawaiian Islands but is expected to weaken to a tropical storm.

Hurricane Genevieve strengthened to a Category 1 hurricane in the Pacific Ocean southwest of Mexico but is forecast to remain offshore. Swells from the storm are expected to cause dangerous surf and rip currents along Mexico's southwestern coast and southern Baja California Peninsula. Hurricane Fausto, a Category 2 storm, is moving toward the Hawaiian Islands and may weaken to a tropical storm but could still generate hazardous surf.

Hurricane Genevieve strengthened to a Category 1 hurricane in the Pacific Ocean southwest of Mexico but is forecast to remain offshore. Swells from the storm are causing dangerous surf and rip current conditions along Mexico's southwestern coast and southern Baja California Peninsula. Hurricane Fausto, a Category 2 storm farther west, is moving toward the Hawaiian Islands and may weaken to a tropical storm.

Tropical Storm Genevieve formed in the Pacific Ocean with 45 mph winds, while Hurricane Fausto strengthened to a Category 2 storm with 105 mph winds, moving toward the Hawaiian Islands. The National Hurricane Center warned of potential impacts from wind and rainfall in Hawaii and life-threatening swells in southern California. Tropical Storm Bertha previously affected the Gulf Coast near Texas and Louisiana.

Hurricane Fausto has intensified into a Category 2 storm and is expected to approach the Hawaiian Islands. The hurricane center warns that swells from Fausto could create life-threatening surf and rip tides in southern California.

Hurricane Fausto has strengthened into a Category 2 storm in the Pacific Ocean and is expected to approach the Hawaiian Islands next week, with potential wind and rainfall impacts. The storm is currently located west of Mexico's Baja peninsula and east of Hawaii, with maximum winds of 100 mph, while swells from the hurricane could affect southern California.

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