buckle up Hurricane Gilmer is ramping up and it's got Hawaii in its sights let's dive into the details Hurrican Gilmer has surged to a powerful Category 3 storm threatening Hawaii with severe weather with winds over 150 mph and the potential to strengthen further this hurricane could bring catastrophic damage meteorologists are closely monitoring Gilmer's path which could bring it dangerously close to the island even if it doesn't make direct landfall the outer bands could still deliver heavy rain flooding and damaging winds adding to the mix a new tropical depression has formed in the Cent Pacific potentially complicating the weather situation further now here's what you need to do finalize your hurricane preparedness plans secure your homes and gather emergency supplies stay updated with trusted new sources and avoid non-essential travel as hurricane Gilmer approaches staying informed and prepared is crucial your safety and that of your loved ones depend on taking These Warnings seriously thank you for watching please hit subscribe for more updates and stay safe as we continue to monitor hurricane Gilma