Hurricane Gilma has gained strength again while moving through the Pacific Ocean early Thursday and is projected to continue its west-northwest trajectory over the coming days, as reported by the National Weather Center.

At 5 a.m. EDT, Hurricane Gilma was recorded as a Category 3 storm, with sustained winds reaching 115 mph, per the National Hurricane Center. It may enhance its strength further throughout the day.

The hurricane’s winds with force extend 30 miles from its center, while winds categorized as tropical-storm-force reach up to 125 miles.

Currently, no coastal watches or warnings have been issued, and the storm is not expected to pose any threats to land.

The National Hurricane Center plans to provide another update regarding the storm at 11 a.m. EDT.

Hurricane tracker

Monitoring other storms

There is a storm located northwest of Gilma with a 90% likelihood of developing; however, it’s too early to determine its track or potential effects, according to the NHC.

Another storm may form southeast of Gilma, currently showing a 50% chance of developing within the next 48 hours, and an 80% chance over the next week.

How active is the 2024 hurricane season?

Just last week, Hurricane Ernesto reached Bermuda on Saturday, causing dangerous surf and rip currents along the U.S. East Coast.

This past July, Hurricane Beryl marked the earliest Category 5 hurricane observed, causing devastating damage and resulting in 20 fatalities as it impacted several Caribbean islands. The preliminary death toll has risen to 25 due to its passage through parts of Texas, Louisiana, and Vermont, according to NOAA.

NOAA’s website indicates that “Atmospheric and oceanic conditions have contributed to what appears to be an extremely active hurricane season, potentially ranking among the busiest recorded.”

This year, predictions suggest there could be between 17 to 24 named storms in the Atlantic, with an expected eight to 13 of those becoming hurricanes. Furthermore, four to seven could reach major hurricane status, with wind speeds exceeding 111 mph.

Usually, a typical hurricane season generates about 14 named storms, with approximately seven transforming into hurricanes, and three evolving into major hurricanes, occurring between June 1 and November 30.

Names for the 2024 hurricane season

Atlantic

According to the National Hurricane Center, the following are the designated names for the 2024 hurricane season:

• Alberto
• Beryl
• Chris
• Debby
• Ernesto
• Francine
• Gordon
• Helene
• Isaac
• Joyce
• Kirk
• Leslie
• Milton
• Nadine
• Oscar
• Patty
• Rafael
• Sara
• Tony
• Valerie
• William

Eastern North Pacific

• Aletta
• Bud
• Carlotta
• Daniel
• Emilia
• Fabio
• Gilma
• Hector
• Ileana
• John
• Kristy
• Lane
• Miriam
• Norman
• Olivia
• Paul
• Rosa
• Sergio
• Tara
• Vicente
• Willa
• Xavier
• Yolanda
• Zeke

Contributions from: Anthony Robledo, Mike Snider, Eduardo Cuevas, Jennifer Sangalang, Florida Today.

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