Event Summary: Tropical Cyclone FAUSTO-26
Tropical Cyclone FAUSTO-26 is assessed as having a low humanitarian impact (GDACS Green Alert). While the system reached Category 2 hurricane strength over the Eastern Pacific Ocean, its trajectory remained far off-shore, steering away from inhabited landmasses and critical coastal infrastructure.
Key Data & Parameters
| Metric | Details |
| Event Duration | July 19, 2026 – July 29, 2026 |
| GDACS Impact Rating | Green Alert (Low Humanitarian Impact, Score 0.5) |
| Peak Intensity | Category 2 (Max sustained winds up to 167 km/h / 105 mph) |
| Primary Region Affected | Off-shore Eastern Pacific Ocean |
| Exposed Population (Cat 1+ Winds) | 0 (No population in Category 1 or higher wind speed zones) |
Impact Assessment Factors
Maximum Sustained Wind Speed:
Fausto intensified into a Category 2 hurricane with maximum sustained winds peaking around 167 km/h (105 mph). However, these severe winds were confined entirely over open ocean waters throughout the storm’s lifespan.
Exposed Population:
Because the storm tracked steadily westward through the open waters of the Pacific, no residential regions, islands, or populated coastal areas were exposed to tropical-storm or hurricane-force winds.
Vulnerability & Indirect Risks:
With zero population exposed to damaging wind or storm surges on land, vulnerability factors remained non-existent for onshore communities. Marine impacts were limited to open-ocean swells and rough sea conditions.
