Hurricane Gilma Set to Strengthen Without Threatening Land

Hurricane Gilma, the second hurricane of the current eastern Pacific Ocean season, is expected to become a major hurricane by week's end while remaining offshore. Currently a Category 1 storm, Gilma was located 965 miles west-southwest of Baja California's tip, with no coastal warnings in effect.

Hurricane Gilma has emerged as the second hurricane of this year's eastern Pacific Ocean season and is expected to strengthen significantly by the end of the week, according to meteorologists.

Positioned approximately 965 miles west-southwest of the Baja California peninsula in Mexico, the Category 1 storm is not posing an immediate threat to any land, the National Hurricane Centre in Miami reported. Forecasters predict Gilma could escalate to a Category 3 hurricane in the upcoming days.

Currently, there are no coastal watches or warnings in place. The storm, which reached tropical storm status on Sunday, is moving west at 7 mph, with maximum sustained winds near 85 mph. Hurricane-force winds extend up to 30 miles from its center, while tropical-storm-force winds reach out to 140 miles.

(With inputs from agencies.)