Tropical Storm Gil Expected to Escalate to Hurricane Status in Eastern Pacific

Tropical Storm Gil is anticipated to strengthen into a hurricane in the eastern Pacific on Friday, according to forecasters. Fortunately, it doesn't pose any immediate danger to land.

The storm is currently located about 1,480 kilometers west-southwest of the Baja California peninsula in Mexico, as reported by the Miami-based US National Hurricane Centre.

With maximum sustained winds of 100 kph, Gil is advancing in a west-northwest direction at a speed of 26 kph. Although no coastal watches or warnings are in effect, the storm is expected to maintain its west-northwest trajectory and increase speed across the ocean in the coming days.

(With inputs from agencies.)