🌊 Update Alert! Hurricane Gilma has officially become the second hurricane of the 2024 eastern Pacific season – but don’t cancel your beach plans just yet. Forecasters confirm it’s steering clear of land. 🏖️
The storm, now a Category 1 with winds up to 75 mph (120 kph), is swirling about 935 miles west-southwest of Mexico’s Baja California peninsula, according to the U.S. National Hurricane Center. No coastal warnings have been issued as Gilma continues its westbound journey at 10 mph (16 kph).
🌪️ Fun (but wild) fact: Hurricane-force winds stretch 25 miles from its eye, while tropical-storm winds spread 140 miles outward! While Gilma may strengthen further, its path is expected to stay over open waters for days – a relief for coastal communities.
📸: NOAA satellite images show Gilma’s spiral dance (Aug. 19) – nature’s reminder of its raw power. Stay tuned for updates! 🔄
