A pair of storms is currently active across the Pacific Ocean, with the National Hurricane Center monitoring the progress of both Hurricane Genevieve and Hurricane Fausto. As of Monday morning, July 26, 2026, Major Hurricane Genevieve was situated far from land, having briefly reached Category 5 intensity. This marks the first time a storm has reached that classification in the East Pacific region in two years.
The hurricane center reported that Genevieve carried maximum sustained winds of 155 mph (250 kph). At the time of the report, the storm was located approximately 520 miles (835 kilometers) south-southwest of the southern tip of the Baja California peninsula, moving northwest at 13 mph (20 kph). While no coastal watches or warnings have been issued, the storm is expected to track roughly parallel to the Mexican coast. Authorities noted that swells generated by Genevieve are likely to cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions along parts of Mexico’s southwestern coast and the Baja California peninsula. The storm is forecast to fluctuate in intensity before beginning a weakening trend later in the week.
Meanwhile, further to the northwest, Hurricane Fausto continues its path toward Hawaii. Classified as a Category 1 storm, Fausto maintains maximum sustained winds of 80 mph (130 kph). The center of the storm was tracked about 580 miles (935 kilometers) east of Hilo, Hawaii, traveling west-northwest at 14 mph (22 kph).
Forecasters anticipate that Fausto will pass to the north of the Hawaiian Islands. Despite this projected path, officials have advised residents to monitor the storm closely for potential impacts. The hurricane center has already observed increasing large surf and strong currents affecting east-facing shores across the islands.
