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Hurricane Gabrielle Strengthens Near Bermuda, Forecast to Pass East Tonight

Dangerous surf with rip currents poses the primary threat as the center stays offshore of Bermuda tonight.

Overview

  • At 5 a.m. AST Monday, Gabrielle had sustained winds near 150 km/h (90 mph) about 335 km southeast of Bermuda, with hurricane-force winds extending 35 km from the center and tropical-storm-force winds out to 220 km.
  • Gabrielle is moving north-northwest near 17 km/h and is forecast to turn north today, then accelerate northeast or east-northeast on Tuesday.
  • The National Hurricane Center expects the center to pass east of Bermuda tonight with limited chances for direct wind or rain impacts on the island.
  • Short-term intensification over open water remains possible before a gradual weakening trend later this week, according to NHC guidance.
  • Hazardous swells and rip currents are affecting Bermuda, the U.S. East Coast from North Carolina northward, and Atlantic Canada, while Mexican authorities say the storm poses no threat to Mexico.