exposing the truth behind Hurrican Gilma and its potential threat to Hawaii Hurrican Gilma the second hurricane of the 2024 East Pacific season has formed unusually late while direct strikes on Hawaii are rare this storm could bring dangerous waves and winds forecast models show a tropical Cyclone developing in the Eastern or Central Pacific possibly impacting Hawaii soon hurricane Hunters are gearing up to investigate starting low level missions by Friday afternoon challenges remain like dry air and cooler Waters near Hawaii which could weaken the storm and with limited data collection in the Pacific accurate forecasts are tricky naming the storm depends on where and how quickly it forms it might get an Eastern Pacific name or one from the Central Pacific list stay tuned for updates and prepare for potential impacts this is your latest Pacific weather update