Thursday, Aug 29 update: Latest on Tropical Depression Gilma from the NHC

Published 9:50 am Thursday, August 29, 2024

Article first published: Thursday, Aug. 29, 2024, 4 a.m. ET

Article last updated: Thursday, Aug. 29, 2024, 10 a.m. ET

As per the National Hurricane Center’s 10 am Thursday update, Gilma has reached new lows of intensity and has downgraded from a tropical storm to a tropical depression.

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Tropical Depression Gilma is 285 miles east of Hilo Hawaii and 480 miles east-southeast of Honolulu Hawaii, with maximum sustained wind of 35 mph. It’s moving 14 mph to the west.

“Gilma is expected to dissipate near Kauai on Saturday.” forecasters explained. “Continued gradual weakening is expected, and Gilma is expected to weaken to a remnant low by tonight.”

Source: National Hurricane Center