Tropical Storm Genevieve transitioned into a hurricane over the Pacific Ocean, with maximum sustained winds reaching 90 mph, classifying it as a Category 1 storm. The National Hurricane Center anticipated further intensification over the following days, with the system potentially reaching major hurricane status, defined as Category 3 or higher.
At the time of reporting, Genevieve’s center was positioned approximately 500 miles south-southwest of Manzanillo, Mexico, and was tracking west-northwest at 17 mph. Forecasters determined that the hurricane would maintain a course well offshore, running generally parallel to the Mexican coastline. No coastal watches or warnings were issued for the region.
While direct impacts to land were not anticipated, the hurricane was expected to generate hazardous ocean conditions. Swells from the storm were already affecting Mexico’s southwestern coast and were predicted to reach the southern portions of the Baja California Peninsula on Sunday night or Monday, with forecasters warning of potentially life-threatening surf and rip current conditions.
Farther west in the Pacific, a second hurricane also warranted monitoring. Hurricane Fausto had weakened to Category 1 status with maximum sustained winds of 90 mph but remained on a track toward the Hawaiian Islands, positioned approximately 995 miles east of Hilo. While Fausto was expected to weaken to tropical storm strength in the coming days, officials cautioned that the system could still pose dangerous surf conditions and advised interests in the Hawaiian Islands to track its development.
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