🌪 Hurricane Gabrielle 2025: Category 4 Storm Near Bermuda, Two More Atlantic Systems Brewing
Hurricane Gabrielle has intensified into a dangerous Category 4 hurricane east of Bermuda with sustained winds of 140 mph (225 km/h). At the same time, meteorologists are closely monitoring two additional tropical disturbances in the Atlantic that could develop into named storms this week.
Hurricane Gabrielle Update 🌊
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Maximum sustained winds: 140 mph (225 km/h)
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Location: More than 300 miles east of Bermuda
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Direct landfall unlikely, but dangerous rip currents and large swells are affecting Bermuda.
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Rough seas expected along the US East Coast (North Carolina to New England) through midweek.
Two More Potential Tropical Storms ☁️
1. Eastern Atlantic System
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High chance of strengthening into a Tropical Depression or Tropical Storm by Thursday or Friday.
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Could become Tropical Storm Humberto or Tropical Storm Imelda, depending on naming order.
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Likely to track north and possibly curve near Bermuda.
2. Caribbean System
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Medium chance of development this week.
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Bringing heavy rainfall to the Leeward Islands, Puerto Rico, and Hispaniola.
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Rainfall forecast: 2–4 inches, with isolated totals up to 6 inches.
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Risks: Flash flooding, river rises, and landslides in mountainous areas.
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Future path uncertain — could weaken near the Bahamas or track closer to the US East Coast.
Why This Hurricane Season Is Significant 🌍
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September marks the peak of the Atlantic Hurricane Season.
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The 2025 season started late, but both Hurricane Erin and Hurricane Gabrielle rapidly intensified into major hurricanes.
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Warmer sea surface temperatures linked to climate change are fueling more frequent rapid intensification events.
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