Gil (2007)

A tropical wave that moved off West Africa in mid‑August tracked westward into the eastern North Pacific and organized near the coast of Mexico. A tropical depression formed at 1200 UTC 29 August about 240 nautical miles south‑southeast of the southern tip of Baja California and strengthened to Tropical Storm Gil six hours later. Gil moved generally westward over open water, reached peak strength on 30 August, then weakened under increasing wind shear and cooler waters, becoming a remnant low on 2 September and dissipating shortly thereafter.

Gil did not make landfall. It remained entirely over the ocean throughout its life and posed no direct threat to land that required watches or warnings.

The maximum intensity was 40 knots (46 mph) with a minimum central pressure of 1001 mb, reached at 1200 UTC 30 August. At peak it was a weak tropical storm and never approached hurricane strength.

Because Gil stayed at sea, there were no reported storm surge observations tied to the cyclone, and the report lists no rainfall totals for populated locations from the storm. No coastal inundation measurements or significant rainfall impacts were documented for cities or counties in the report.

There were no reported casualties or damage associated with Gil. The storm’s impacts were limited by its short life and offshore track.

Noteworthy aspects include that the peak intensity estimate was supported by a QuikSCAT satellite pass, and forecasters issued formation mention in the Tropical Weather Outlook about 19 hours before genesis. Official track and intensity forecasts for Gil were more accurate than the 2002–2006 averages, and no watches or warnings were required.