Early reports Hurricane Fausto became a Category 2 storm Friday with winds surpassing thresholds. Wind speeds reached 100 mph and kept rising measured by aircraft. Current forecasts show it weakening before hitting Hawaii or shifting north possibly as a tropical storm early next week. Hawaii officials told people to finish storm prep Friday to stay safe but still caution advised. The risk of heavy damage dropped considerably but big waves persisted a problem. Shorelines will see 15-foot surf through the weekend that could affect coastal activities for beachgoers. The storm moves west now as expected and could affect shipping lanes. It could come close to Hawaii potentially by Tuesday or Wednesday if current trends hold. The Central Pacific Hurricane Center continuously keeps tracking it with regular updates.