New tropical storm develops in central Pacific Ocean as Hurricane Gilma maintains Category 3 status

Tropical Storm Hone has been identified in the central Pacific Ocean, with maximum sustained winds of 40 mph. It is approximately 1,090 miles east-southeast of Honolulu. The storm is anticipated to approach near Hawaii’s Big Island. The Central Pacific Hurricane Center has advised Hawaii residents to keep track of the storm’s progression, as Hone’s center might pass close to or south of the Big Island over the upcoming weekend.

Meanwhile, Hurricane Gilma has intensified into a Category 3 hurricane in the eastern Pacific Ocean. Positioned around 1,035 miles west-southwest of the southern tip of the Baja California peninsula in Mexico, Gilma maintains maximum sustained winds of nearly 125 mph. The storm is anticipated to sustain its powerful hurricane status for the next few days and steer clear of any landmasses. The National Hurricane Center in Miami disclosed that Gilma had transformed into a tropical storm last Sunday and has since intensified.

Forecasters have hinted at potential further strengthening of Gilma, with the storm moving west-northwest at a speed of around 7 mph. The hurricane’s forceful winds extend up to 35 miles from the center, with tropical storm winds reaching out to a distance of 130 miles. Presently, no coastal watches or warnings are in effect for areas affected by Gilma.