Hurricane Gilma Intensifies in Pacific: Tracking Its Path and Impact

Hurricane Gilma has intensified into a category 3 storm with 115 mph winds, and it's expected to continue moving west-northwest over the next few days. The National Hurricane Center reported that hurricane-force winds extend for 30 miles from the storm's center, while tropical-storm-force winds extend up to 125 miles. No coastal watches or warnings have been issued, and there are no hazards that will affect land. The storm is anticipated to continue strengthening.

Other Storms and The 2024 Hurricane Season

In addition to Hurricane Gilma, the National Hurricane Center is monitoring other storms, including one with a 90% chance of forming northwest of Gilma and another with a 50% chance of forming southeast of Gilma. The 2024 hurricane season is predicted to be highly active, with 17 to 24 named storms expected in the Atlantic, eight to thirteen of which could become hurricanes and four to seven could become major hurricanes. The season runs from June 1 to November 30.