According to the latest data Hurricane Fausto became a Category 2 storm Friday as it intensified. Wind speeds reached 100 mph and kept rising measured by aircraft. Latest forecasts show it weakening before hitting Hawaii or shifting north likely as a tropical storm early next week. Hawaii officials told people to finish storm prep Friday as a precaution but still caution advised. The risk of heavy damage dropped substantially but big waves persisted 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 could affect shipping lanes. It could come close to Hawaii possibly by Tuesday or Wednesday according to projections. The Central Pacific Hurricane Center round the clock keeps tracking it as it evolves.