Tropical Storm Gil persists in its journey across the expansive eastern Pacific Ocean
Hurricane Gil and Potential Storms Avoid Land, Eastern Pacific Remains Active
The eastern Pacific Ocean is currently experiencing a busy storm season, with Hurricane Gil and another named storm, Iona, both under close observation by the Miami-based U.S. National Hurricane Center (NHC).
According to the latest reports, Hurricane Gil, with maximum sustained winds of 75 mph, is moving west-northwest at 20 mph, approximately 1,160 miles west-southwest of the Baja California peninsula of Mexico. The hurricane is not expected to threaten land, as it moves further away from coastlines.
Similarly, Tropical Storm Iona has weakened and is now a tropical depression, moving far to the west of Hawaii without posing a threat to land.
The NHC has not issued any coastal watches or warnings for either of these storms, and currently, no such warnings are in effect for Hurricane Gil. The hurricane is forecast to begin weakening as early as Saturday, with a likelihood of becoming post-tropical as early as Sunday.
While the near-term outlook does not anticipate significant new tropical cyclone threats in the eastern Pacific, forecasters have noted the possibility of other storms forming in the coming days. However, the U.S. National Hurricane Center is continuing to monitor the potential new storms in the region.
The eastern Pacific Ocean has been particularly active this storm season, with Hurricane Gil and Iona being just a couple of the named storms to have formed. The NHC is committed to providing regular updates and monitoring the situation closely to ensure public safety.
In conclusion, while Hurricane Gil and Tropical Storm Iona are not expected to threaten land, the eastern Pacific Ocean remains an active region for storms. The U.S. National Hurricane Center encourages residents in the affected areas to stay informed and heed any warnings or advisories issued by local authorities.
Toronto residents should stay informed about the weather forecasting in the eastern Pacific, given the ongoing active storm season. The U.S. National Hurricane Center continues to monitor potential new storms forming in the region, including those that might affect Canada's west coast.
