Tropical Storm Gabrielle Atlantic: Tropical Storm Gabrielle formed in the Central Atlantic with winds near 35 mph, expected to strengthen into a hurricane this weekend. It marks the end of Atlantic’s storm drought in 2025 hurricane season. No threat to the U.S. but Bermuda advised to stay alert.
Tropical Storm Gabrielle: 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season’s New Threat
Tropical Storm Gabrielle formed recently in the central Atlantic Ocean and is expected to strengthen in the coming days. It began as Tropical Depression Seven, located around 1,185 miles east of the northern Leeward Islands, with sustained winds of 35 mph, close to the 39 mph needed to be classified as a tropical storm. Forecasts suggest it will become Tropical Storm Gabrielle by Wednesday afternoon and possibly intensify into a hurricane by the weekend as it moves west-northwest.
This marks the end of an unusual nearly three-week period without storms during the peak of the Atlantic hurricane season in 2025. Gabrielle is the seventh named storm of this hurricane season. While it is not expected to directly impact the U.S., Bermuda residents are advised to stay alert as the storm might bring some surf and rain. The storm faces challenges like wind shear and dry air, which may affect its intensification. The hurricane season runs through November 30, with August, September, and October being the most active months.
Key points to know about Tropical Storm Gabrielle:
- Originated as Tropical Depression Seven in the central Atlantic.
- Winds currently at 35 mph, expected to reach tropical storm status soon.
- Likely to become a hurricane by the weekend.
- Moving west-northwestward away from the U.S.
- No significant threat to mainland U.S.
- Bermuda advised to stay alert due to possible surf and rain.
- Signals the end of a storm drought in Atlantic in 2025.
This information helps people track the storm safely and stay prepared during the active hurricane season.
