Tropics Active: Hurricane Gil Strengthens, Atlantic Waves Linger
Published Aug 2, 2025
Hurricane Gil, located about 1,080 miles southwest of Baja California, is the fourth hurricane of the eastern Pacific season and is moving west-northwest, away from land. It's expected to weaken by August 4. Meanwhile, four tropical waves are active in the Atlantic and Caribbean, but no immediate threats are forecast. Still, late-month U.S. tropical impacts remain possible.
Hurricane Gil now fourth of Pacific season
As of August 2, 2025, Hurricane Gil has strengthened, becoming the fourth hurricane of the Eastern Pacific season.
Located far from Baja, moving west-northwest
Located approximately 1,740 km west-southwest of Baja California's southern tip, Gil is moving west-northwest at 32 km/h. It has sustained winds of 120 km/h and a minimum central pressure of 991 hPa.
Weakening expected; no threat to land
Forecasts predict Gil will weaken by August 2, transitioning to a post-tropical cyclone by August 3. The hurricane poses no immediate threat to land.
Dangerous waves; mariners should exercise caution
High seas warnings are in effect, with waves up to 10 meters observed in the storm's northeastern quadrant. Mariners are advised to exercise caution.
Four tropical waves under observation in Atlantic
Meanwhile, the Atlantic basin is being monitored for four tropical waves, though no immediate tropical cyclone development is expected.
Stalled front may cause cyclogenesis
Attention is focused on the U.S. southeast coast, where a stalled front may lead to cyclogenesis. Heavy rainfall and increased coastal flooding risks are possible from the southern Atlantic coast to the northeastern Gulf Coast.
August historically active for major U.S. landfalls
Experts remind that August is historically active for major hurricane landfalls in the U.S., particularly in the western Gulf. Vigilance is urged as conditions develop in both the Atlantic and Pacific basins.
Consult official sources for latest information
Stay updated with the National Hurricane Center and local meteorological agencies for the latest information.
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