Hurricane Fausto Unlikely to Impact Travel in Hawaii This Week

Hurricane Fausto, currently moving west across the Central Pacific toward Hawaii, is expected to pass north of the islands without causing significant disruptions to air travel or hotel operations.

According to the National Hurricane Center, Fausto will track well north of the Hawaiian Islands and is forecasted to steadily weaken as it moves westward.

As of 11 p.m. HST on Sunday (5 a.m. EDT Monday), Fausto was located about 670 miles east of Hilo, Hawaii, moving west-northwest at approximately 14 mph. The storm is expected to maintain that general track over the next few days. While Fausto was still classified as a Category 1 hurricane during that advisory, forecasters do not expect it to retain hurricane strength as it progresses.

The NHC projects Fausto will make its closest pass roughly 150 to 200 miles north of the main islands between Tuesday night and Wednesday. The core of the storm’s heavy rain and strongest winds should remain safely offshore to the north. However, travelers should still expect high surf and dangerous rip currents along exposed east-facing shores through Tuesday.

Overall, the forecast brings welcome news for travelers and travel advisors as the Pacific hurricane season picks up. As of Monday morning, no major U.S. carriers—including Hawaiian Airlines, United Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and American Airlines—have issued travel waivers or severe weather advisories for the storm.