(Miami, Sept. 24, 2025) — The National Hurricane Center (NHC) issued a heightened storm watch as Hurricane Gabrielle intensified into a Category 4 hurricane in the Atlantic. Meanwhile, two other tropical disturbances are under careful observation, raising concerns about additional threats in coming days.
Context & Background
Gabrielle first formed as a tropical disturbance in the central Atlantic mid-September, then matured into Tropical Depression Seven, then Tropical Storm Gabrielle. The Weather Channel+2Wikipedia+2 Over successive days, it encountered varying environmental conditions — including wind shear and dry air — that slowed early development. Yahoo+1
In the most recent updates, Gabrielle has escalated to a major hurricane. As of yesterday, it was classified as a Category 4 storm with sustained winds near 140 mph (about 220 km/h), situated roughly 180-290 km east-southeast of Bermuda. AP News+2Reuters+2 Forecast models project its path will carry it toward the Azores by late this week. AP News+2AP News+2
Current Concerns & Quoted Voices
As Gabrielle intensifies, authorities and meteorologists are urging communities in its potential path to monitor developments closely:
“The conditions have become far more favorable for Gabrielle to strengthen rapidly,” said a forecaster at the National Hurricane Center.
“Swells generated by Gabrielle are already impacting Bermuda and may reach the Atlantic coasts of the U.S. and Atlantic Canada,” warned another NHC advisory. AP News+2AP News+2
At the same time, two other tropical systems are being watched. One is a wave in the eastern Atlantic near the Cabo Verde Islands, and another disturbance closer to the Lesser Antilles. Forecasters say these systems have moderate to high chances of organizing into tropical depressions or storms over the next several days. The Weather Channel+2Wikipedia+2
Confirmed vs. Unconfirmed
Confirmed:
Gabrielle is a Category 4 hurricane. AP News+2AP News+2
Its current position is east-southeast of Bermuda, moving north-northeast. AP News+2AP News+2
A hurricane watch has been issued for the Azores. AP News+1
Alleged / Potential:
The two other tropical disturbances may become storms, but it is not yet certain. Their development depends on environmental variables like vertical wind shear, sea-surface temperature, and dry air intrusions. The Weather Channel+2Yahoo+2
Whether Gabrielle will directly impact land (beyond the Azores and Bermuda) remains uncertain. Forecast models diverge somewhat on its eventual track. Reuters+2AP News+2
What to Expect / Next Steps
Forecasters will continue issuing updated advisories every 6 hours (or more frequently if conditions worsen), refining Gabrielle’s track, speed, and intensity.
Authorities in Bermuda, the Azores, and possibly coastal communities along the northeastern Atlantic will be alerted to potential storm surge, heavy rainfall, and high waves.
For the two other systems, development windows are being watched: in the next 48 hours for short-term changes, and across a 5-7 day span for more reliable forecasts.
Local governments and emergency management agencies in affected zones are being urged to review readiness plans: preparing shelters, potential evacuation routes, and communication to residents about hazards like rip currents and flooding.
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