Tropical Storm Gil hurricane tracker shows how quickly the Pacific’s seventh named storm of 2025 made headlines. As of August 2, Gil is moving west-northwest across the open eastern Pacific, after having briefly strengthened into a Category 1 hurricane on Friday evening before being downgraded early Saturday by the National Hurricane Center.
Currently, Gil is churning far from land with maximum sustained winds around 75 mph but continues to weaken as it passes into cooler waters. The storm’s forward speed is approximately 20 mph, steering it gradually away from the North American coast—and, crucially, there are still no coastal watches or warnings in effect.
Latest Storm Details
- Current Status: Active tropical storm, after briefly being a hurricane on Friday night
- Wind Speed: Sustained 75 mph, gusts stronger at times
- Location: Far out in the eastern Pacific, moving west-northwest
- Expected Movement: Continuing west-northwest through the weekend, becoming post-tropical by Sunday
- Threats to Land: No direct threat to land, but Hawaii travelers and mariners should stay cautious because of increased surf and fire hazards
What Happened?
- Friday, Aug. 1: Gil rapidly intensified, reaching hurricane strength in the Pacific Basin.
- Saturday, Aug. 2: Cooler waters and dry air weakened Gil back to a tropical storm, with forecasts expecting further weakening as it continues its journey away from land.
- By Sunday: Models predict Gil will shift to post-tropical status and lose more strength.
At-a-Glance: Tracker Table
| Date | Strength | Max Winds | Location | Expected Movement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug. 1, 2025 | Hurricane (Cat 1) | 75 mph | E. Pacific, ~1,100 miles SW of Baja California | WNW 20 mph |
| Aug. 2, 2025 | Tropical Storm | 70–75 mph | Far eastern Pacific | Continuing WNW, weakening |
| Aug. 3, 2025 | Expected Post-tropical | < 74 mph | Open Pacific | Becoming extratropical |
What To Watch Next
- No landfall expected from Gil, and no immediate threats to populated regions.
- Eastern Pacific remains active—with more disturbances lurking, the next week could bring further developments for tropical trackers.
Gil’s quick burst from tropical storm to hurricane and back underlines how fast things can change during hurricane season. Keep tracking Tropical Storm Gil hurricane tracker updates for more real-time changes as the weekend progresses.
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