Genevieve becomes a major Pacific hurricane off Mexico, but no direct threat to land is forecast
Genevieve strengthened into a major Pacific hurricane well southwest of Mexico, reaching Category 4 with winds near 140 mph and a path that keeps it far from land, though swells are affecting parts of the southwestern coast and likely the Baja California peninsula. The storm is expected to strengthen further before weakening by midweek, posing no landfall threat for now. A separate system, Fausto, weakened to Category 1 and remains on a track toward the Hawaiian Islands, though it could still generate large surf for Hawaii. Overall, the immediate concern is maritime conditions along the Mexican coast and Hawaii’s potential swell access, with the activity remaining out to sea. Forecasts anticipate continued evolution but limited direct impact on populated areas in the near term.
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Genevieve's center was located about 530 miles (855 kilometers) southwest of Manzanillo, Mexico, moving west-northwest at 14 mph, and has intensified into a major hurricane.
Forecasters assigned a clear trajectory away from land, with no coastal watches or warnings in effect, though swells are producing life-threatening surf and rip currents along parts of Mexico's southwestern coast.
The National Hurricane Center expected Genevieve to strengthen further before gradually weakening by midweek, reducing any potential threat to near-term land areas.
Separately, Fausto weakened to a Category 1 hurricane and remains on a general path toward the Hawaiian Islands, with forecasts indicating it will likely become a tropical storm in the coming days but could still generate significant surf for Hawaii.
Fausto's sustained winds were about 85 mph, and the system was roughly 825 miles east of Hilo, moving west at 14 mph as it continues its track toward the central Pacific.