Hurricane Gilma and Tropical Storm Hone Threaten Hawaii
Hurricane Gilma reaches Category 3 status while Tropical Storm Hone develops, both posing potential risks to the Hawaiian Islands.
- Hurricane Gilma has intensified to a Category 3 storm with sustained winds of 125 mph.
- Tropical Storm Hone, the first named storm of the 2024 central Pacific season, is approaching Hawaii.
- Gilma is currently over 1,000 miles from both Hawaii and Baja California, with no coastal warnings in effect.
- Hone could bring heavy rainfall and strong winds to Hawaii, raising concerns of flooding and wildfires.
- This hurricane season is predicted to be extremely active, with up to 24 named storms possible.