Tropical Storm Fausto
No official Baja watch/warningNo official Baja watch or warning is in effect in the current NHC data.
Tropical Storm Fausto has maximum sustained winds of 64 mph and is moving WNW at 13 mph. Steady to rapid strengthening is expected during the next couple of days, and Fausto is forecast to become a hurricane later today or tonight.
Regional NHC advisory:
Swells generated by Fausto are expected to reach the west coast of the Baja California Peninsula on Wednesday, and persist for a couple of days. These swells are likely to cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions.
Fausto advisory updated:
Key Facts
- Type
- Tropical Storm
- Max sustained wind
- 64 mph
- Min pressure
- 994 mb
- Movement
- WNW 13 mph
- Distance to Baja
- 775 mi
- Type
- Tropical Storm
- Max sustained wind
- 64 mph
- Min pressure
- 994 mb
- Movement
- WNW 13 mph
- Distance to Baja
- 775 mi
Forecast Track
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Fausto | Tropical Storm | Max wind 64 mphFausto | Type Tropical Storm | Max sustained wind 64 mph
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Advisory Timeline
Advisory Timeline #7
Fausto continues to strengthen. Expected to become a hurricane soon.
Official NHC advisory text
ZCZC MIATCPEP1 ALL TTAA00 KNHC DDHHMM BULLETIN Tropical Storm Fausto Advisory Number 7 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL EP062026 800 AM PDT Mon Jul 20 2026 ...FAUSTO CONTINUES TO STRENGTHEN... ...EXPECTED TO BECOME A HURRICANE SOON... SUMMARY OF 800 AM PDT...1500 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...13.5N 116.4W ABOUT 775 MI...1250 KM SW OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...65 MPH...100 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 295 DEGREES AT 13 MPH...20 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...994 MB...29.36 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect. DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK ---------------------- At 800 AM PDT (1500 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Fausto was located near latitude 13.5 North, longitude 116.4 West. Fausto is moving toward the west-northwest near 13 mph (20 km/h). A decrease in forward speed and a motion toward the northwest is expected during the next day or two. A turn back to the west-northwest is expected on Wednesday. Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 65 mph (100 km/h) with higher gusts. Steady to rapid strengthening is expected during the next couple of days, and Fausto is forecast to become a hurricane later today or tonight. Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 140 miles (220 km) from the center. The estimated minimum central pressure is 994 mb (29.36 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- SURF: Swells generated by Fausto are expected to reach the west coast of the Baja California Peninsula on Wednesday, and persist for a couple of days. These swells are likely to cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions. Please consult products from your local weather office. NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 200 PM PDT. $$ Forecaster Cangialosi NNNN
Source: NOAA / NHC
Advisory Timeline #6
Fausto continues to strengthen.
Official NHC advisory text
ZCZC MIATCPEP1 ALL TTAA00 KNHC DDHHMM BULLETIN Tropical Storm Fausto Advisory Number 6 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL EP062026 200 AM PDT Mon Jul 20 2026 ...FAUSTO CONTINUES TO STRENGTHEN... SUMMARY OF 200 AM PDT...0900 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...12.9N 115.6W ABOUT 785 MI...1265 KM SSW OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...60 MPH...95 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 290 DEGREES AT 12 MPH...19 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...996 MB...29.42 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect. DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK ---------------------- At 200 AM PDT (0900 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Fausto was located near latitude 12.9 North, longitude 115.6 West. Fausto is moving toward the west-northwest near 12 mph (19 km/h), and this general motion with a gradual turn toward the northwest is expected through Tuesday. The cyclone is forecast to slow somewhat through Wednesday before gradually increasing its forward speed later in the week. Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 60 mph (95 km/h) with higher gusts. Steady to rapid strengthening is expected during the next couple of days, and Fausto is forecast to become a hurricane tonight. Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 140 miles (220 km) from the center. The estimated minimum central pressure is 996 mb (29.42 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- None. NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 800 AM PDT. $$ Forecaster Gibbs (CPHC) NNNN
Source: NOAA / NHC
Advisory Timeline #5
Fausto steadily strengthening.
Official NHC advisory text
ZCZC MIATCPEP1 ALL TTAA00 KNHC DDHHMM BULLETIN Tropical Storm Fausto Advisory Number 5 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL EP062026 800 PM MST Sun Jul 19 2026 ...FAUSTO STEADILY STRENGTHENING... SUMMARY OF 800 PM MST...0300 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...12.6N 114.7W ABOUT 780 MI...1250 KM SSW OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...45 MPH...75 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...NW OR 310 DEGREES AT 12 MPH...19 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1002 MB...29.59 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect. DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK ---------------------- At 800 PM MST (0300 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Fausto was located near latitude 12.6 North, longitude 114.7 West. Fausto is moving toward the northwest near 12 mph (19 km/h), and this general motion with a gradual turn toward the west-northwest is expected through Tuesday. The cyclone is forecast to slow somewhat through Wednesday before gradually increasing its forward speed later in the week. Maximum sustained winds are near 45 mph (75 km/h) with higher gusts. Steady strengthening followed by a period of rapid intensification is forecast during the next couple of days, and Fausto is forecast to become a hurricane by Monday night. Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 140 miles (220 km) from the center. The estimated minimum central pressure is 1002 mb (29.59 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- None. NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 200 AM MST. $$ Forecaster Gibbs (CPHC) NNNN
Source: NOAA / NHC
Advisory Timeline #4
Depression strengthens into a tropical storm.
Official NHC advisory text
ZCZC MIATCPEP1 ALL TTAA00 KNHC DDHHMM BULLETIN Tropical Storm Fausto Advisory Number 4 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL EP062026 200 PM MST Sun Jul 19 2026 ...DEPRESSION STRENGTHENS INTO A TROPICAL STORM... SUMMARY OF 200 PM MST...2100 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...12.4N 112.7W ABOUT 750 MI...1205 KM SSW OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...40 MPH...65 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 285 DEGREES AT 13 MPH...20 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1005 MB...29.68 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect. DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK ---------------------- At 200 PM MST (2100 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Fausto was located near latitude 12.4 North, longitude 112.7 West. Fausto is moving toward the west-northwest near 13 mph (20 km/h) and a west-northwestward or northwestward motion at a slightly slower forward speed is expected over the next couple of days. Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 40 mph (65 km/h) with higher gusts. Steady to rapid strengthening is forecast during the next couple of days, and Fausto is forecast to become a hurricane by Monday night. Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 80 miles (130 km) from the center. The estimated minimum central pressure is 1005 mb (29.68 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- None. NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 800 PM MST. $$ Forecaster Pasch NNNN
Source: NOAA / NHC
Advisory Timeline #3
Tropical Depression Six-E Advisory Number 3
Official NHC advisory text
ZCZC MIATCPEP1 ALL TTAA00 KNHC DDHHMM BULLETIN Tropical Depression Six-E Advisory Number 3 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL EP062026 800 AM MST Sun Jul 19 2026 ...DEPRESSION LIKELY TO STRENGTHEN SIGNIFICANTLY DURING THE NEXT FEW DAYS... SUMMARY OF 800 AM MST...1500 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...12.4N 111.7W ABOUT 735 MI...1180 KM S OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...35 MPH...55 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 290 DEGREES AT 14 MPH...22 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1006 MB...29.71 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect. DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK ---------------------- At 800 AM MST (1500 UTC), the center of Tropical Depression Six-E was located near latitude 12.4 North, longitude 111.7 West. The depression is moving toward the west-northwest near 14 mph (22 km/h) and this general motion is expected to continue for the next couple of days. Maximum sustained winds are near 35 mph (55 km/h) with higher gusts. Steady to rapid strengthening is forecast during the next few days. The depression is forecast to become a tropical storm later today and become a hurricane by Monday night or Tuesday. The estimated minimum central pressure is 1006 mb (29.71 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- None. NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 200 PM MST. $$ Forecaster Pasch NNNN
Source: NOAA / NHC
Advisory Timeline #2
Tropical Depression Six-E Advisory Number 2
Official NHC advisory text
ZCZC MIATCPEP1 ALL TTAA00 KNHC DDHHMM BULLETIN Tropical Depression Six-E Advisory Number 2 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL EP062026 200 AM MST Sun Jul 19 2026 ...DEPRESSION FORECAST TO STRENGTHEN INTO A HURRICANE LATER THIS WEEK OVER THE OPEN EAST PACIFIC... SUMMARY OF 200 AM MST...0900 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...12.1N 110.6W ABOUT 745 MI...1200 KM S OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...35 MPH...55 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 290 DEGREES AT 14 MPH...22 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1007 MB...29.74 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect. DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK ---------------------- At 200 AM MST (0900 UTC), the center of Tropical Depression Six-E was located near latitude 12.1 North, longitude 110.6 West. The depression is moving toward the west-northwest near 14 mph (22 km/h) and this general motion is expected to continue for the next two to three days. Maximum sustained winds remain near 35 mph (55 km/h) with higher gusts. Steady to rapid strengthening is forecast during the next few days. The depression is forecast to become a tropical storm later today and become a hurricane by Monday night or Tuesday. The estimated minimum central pressure is 1007 mb (29.74 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- None. NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 800 AM MST. $$ Forecaster Papin NNNN
Source: NOAA / NHC
Advisory Timeline #1
Forecast to quickly strengthen.
Official NHC advisory text
ZCZC MIATCPEP1 ALL TTAA00 KNHC DDHHMM BULLETIN Tropical Depression Six-E Advisory Number 1 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL EP062026 800 PM MST Sat Jul 18 2026 ...SIXTH TROPICAL DEPRESSION OF THE EAST PACIFIC SEASON FORMS WELL SOUTH OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF THE BAJA CALIFORNIA PENINSULA... ...FORECAST TO QUICKLY STRENGTHEN... SUMMARY OF 800 PM MST...0300 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...11.3N 109.1W ABOUT 805 MI...1290 KM S OF THE SOUTHERN TIP OF BAJA CALIFORNIA MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...35 MPH...55 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 290 DEGREES AT 12 MPH...19 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1008 MB...29.77 INCHES WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect. DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK ---------------------- At 800 PM MST (0300 UTC), the center of Tropical Depression Six-E was located near latitude 11.3 North, longitude 109.1 West. The depression is moving toward the west-northwest near 12 mph (19 km/h), and this general motion is expected to continue for the next two to three days. Maximum sustained winds are near 35 mph (55 km/h) with higher gusts. Steady to rapid strengthening is forecast during the next few days. The depression is forecast to become a tropical storm on Sunday and become a hurricane by Monday night or Tuesday. The estimated minimum central pressure is 1008 mb (29.77 inches). HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND ---------------------- None. NEXT ADVISORY ------------- Next complete advisory at 200 AM MST. $$ Forecaster Beven NNNN
Source: NOAA / NHC