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Tropical Storm Cristobal formation and dissipation in Atlantic

Tropical Storm Cristobal formed in the Atlantic west of the Azores, later forecast to dissipate on Thursday with no coastal warnings.

Hurricane Genevieve strengthens off Mexico, stays at sea

Illustration accompanying article: Hurricane Genevieve strengthens off Mexico, stays at sea
  • Tropical Storm Genevieve strengthened into a hurricane Saturday in the Pacific Ocean southwest of Mexico, according to the National Hurricane Center.
  • The hurricane was forecast to become a major hurricane in the coming days but remain well out to sea.
  • No coastal watches or warnings were in effect as of Saturday, and the hurricane center said the storm posed no threats to land.
  • Forecasts showed the storm stirring up rough seas across open waters of the eastern Pacific.
 2026-07-26 · 3 MIN READ

Hurricane Fausto strengthens to Category 2 in Pacific

Illustration accompanying article: Hurricane Fausto strengthens to Category 2 in Pacific
  • The National Hurricane Center reported that Hurricane Fausto strengthened into a Category 2 storm in the Pacific Ocean, with maximum sustained winds of about 100 mph.
  • The storm was centered about 1,300 miles west of the southern tip of Mexico's Baja California peninsula and about 1,600 miles east of Hilo, Hawaii.
  • The NHC said the risk of some wind and rainfall impacts in Hawaii is increasing but it is too soon to determine the exact location or potential magnitude.
  • Forecasters warned that swells generated by Fausto could cause life-threatening surf and rip tides in parts of southern California.
 2026-07-24 · 3 MIN READ