Tropical Storm Gil: A Powerhouse in the Pacific

Tropical Storm Gil has formed in the eastern Pacific Ocean and is expected to strengthen into a hurricane over open waters without threatening land. Currently, it is located south-southwest of Mexico's Baja California peninsula, moving west with no coastal warnings in effect.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Mexicocity | Updated: 31-07-2025 16:02 IST | Created: 31-07-2025 16:02 IST
Tropical Storm Gil: A Powerhouse in the Pacific
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An emerging tropical storm named Gil has developed over the eastern Pacific Ocean, poised to escalate into a hurricane, according to forecasts released on Thursday.

The Miami-based US National Hurricane Center announced that Gil, currently positioned approximately 1,263 kilometers south-southwest of Mexico's Baja California peninsula, is expected to intensify while remaining over open waters.

With wind speeds reaching 72 kph and a westward trajectory at 24 kph, the storm prompts no immediate maritime alerts or warnings, as it is predicted to veer west-northwest in the coming days.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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