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Hurricane Gabrielle Rapidly Intensifies to Category 3 Near Bermuda With Two Atlantic Disturbances Under Watch

Swells from the offshore hurricane are producing life-threatening surf with rip currents along the U.S. East Coast.

Overview

  • Gabrielle is a major hurricane with 120 mph winds about 195 miles southeast of Bermuda and is forecast to pass east of the island tonight over open water.
  • No coastal watches or warnings are in effect, though Bermuda could see gusty winds and showers as the center remains well offshore.
  • Forecasters note a short window for additional strengthening with Category 4 possible before weakening begins by midweek.
  • A central-Atlantic tropical wave carries a high seven-day formation chance (roughly 60–80%) and is favored to become the next named storm, Humberto.
  • Another wave east of the Lesser Antilles has lower odds (about 30–50% over seven days), may bring gusty rain to the Leeward Islands, and could slow near the Bahamas later this week with track and impacts still uncertain.