Fausto becomes post-tropical but still threatens Hawaii with dangerous surf and possible rain
Even as the storm dissipates, Fausto's remnants could actually indirectly bring unseasonable rain to the islands.
Fausto degenerates to a remnant area of low pressure, still expected to dangerous surf for Hawaii
Fausto became post-tropical early Wednesday, well north of Hawaii, degenerating into a remnant area of low pressure.
HONOLULU — Fausto became post-tropical early Wednesday, well north of Hawaii and has degenerated into a remnant area of low pressure. However, Fausto's remnants are still expected to generate dangerous surf for Hawaii's northern shores.
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Fausto continues to weaken on its western trek towards Hawaii.(FOX Weather)
After peaking as a Category 2 hurricane in the Eastern Pacific last Wednesday, Fausto was downgraded from a tropical depression this Wednesday.
Even as the storm dissipates, Fausto's remnants could actually indirectly bring unseasonable rain to the islands.
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Ex-Fausto will disrupt the trade winds, allowing southeasterly winds to develop showers across parts of Maui and the Big Island, including the potential for localized downpours.
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FOX Weather Senior Correspondent Robert Ray reports live from Maui as Tropical Storm Fausto, which peaked at Category 2 strength, is forecast to brush several of the Hawaiian Islands. Powerful swells and rough surf are forecast to pound the Aloha State on Wednesday, creating hazardous conditions along exposed coastlines even without a direct hit.
As the storm's remnants move out of the region, rough surf will develop along exposed east-facing shores, bringing waves between 12 and 15 feet high and strong currents.
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Conditions are expected to return to normal on Thursday.
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Stay with FOX Weather for the latest on Fausto as it churns in the Pacific.