According to the latest data Hurricane Fausto became a Category 2 storm Friday as it intensified. Wind speeds reached 100 mph according to radar measured by aircraft. Model forecasts show it weakening before hitting Hawaii or shifting north potentially as a tropical storm early next week. Hawaii officials told people to finish storm prep Friday to stay safe yet urged vigilance. The risk of heavy damage dropped significantly but big waves remained a problem. Shorelines will see 15-foot surf through the weekend posing threats to swimmers along the coast. The storm moves west now at a steady pace and may influence marine traffic. It could come close to Hawaii potentially by Tuesday or Wednesday if current trends hold. The Central Pacific Hurricane Center continuously keeps tracking it as it evolves.