Hurricane Gabrielle Roars as Atlantic Activity Surges
Hurricane Gabrielle has turned into one of the most powerful storms of this season, roaring across the central Atlantic as a monstrous Category 4 hurricane. With maximum sustained winds near 140 miles per hour and gusts even stronger, Gabrielle is holding steady as a major storm. Its path so far has kept it east of Bermuda, sparing the island a direct hit, but large swells generated by the hurricane have already been felt along Bermuda’s coast, much of the U.S. East Coast, and even as far as Atlantic Canada.
Right now, the storm is tracking northeast at about 13 miles per hour, positioned roughly 300 miles from Bermuda and about 1,800 miles west of the Azores. Forecasters say gradual weakening should begin over the next several days, but it remains a dangerous system that residents of the Azores have been urged to monitor closely. Gabrielle’s rapid growth has been remarkable—it jumped from a Category 1 storm to a Category 4 hurricane in just about 24 hours, which is an example of the kind of rapid intensification scientists have been seeing more often in recent years.
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But Gabrielle is not the only system demanding attention in the Atlantic right now. The National Hurricane Center is keeping a close eye on two other tropical waves that show strong potential for development. The first system, located about 1,000 miles east of the Lesser Antilles, has started to organize more clearly. Conditions around it are expected to become favorable for development, and forecasters believe a tropical depression is likely to form within days. If it strengthens, it could track west-northwest across the Atlantic, possibly becoming the next named storm of the season.
The second tropical wave sits about 100 miles east of the Leeward Islands. While still disorganized, it is producing heavy showers and thunderstorms. Environmental conditions may allow it to strengthen later this week as it moves west and then slows down near the Bahamas. If that happens, it could evolve into another tropical depression, bringing gusty winds and heavy rains to Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, and surrounding areas.
The burst of storm activity comes after a surprising lull in the Atlantic, which had gone nearly three weeks without a named storm during the height of hurricane season—a stretch not seen in decades. Now, with the season entering its final months, the basin appears to be waking up again. Historically, late September and early October can be especially active, and forecasters warn that conditions are favorable for more storms to form in the coming weeks.
For now, Gabrielle remains the biggest concern. Even as it slowly weakens, its size and strength make it a storm worth watching. The message from officials is clear: those in its potential path, particularly around the Azores, should stay alert and prepared. The Atlantic has come alive again, and the season is far from over.
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