Tropical Storm Gabrielle makes its presence known in the Atlantic, potentially developing into a hurricane.
Tropical Storm Gabrielle Forms, Heads Towards North Atlantic
Tropical Storm Gabrielle has formed in the open Atlantic Ocean, marking a new development in the ongoing hurricane season. The storm, which became a tropical storm hours after it was a depression early on Wednesday, is currently moving west at 22 mph.
As of late Wednesday morning, Tropical Storm Gabrielle was located 1,085 miles east-southeast of the Leeward Islands. The National Hurricane Center (NHC) forecasts that the storm is likely to strengthen into a hurricane in the coming days, potentially affecting the northern Atlantic region, including areas near the Caribbean and the southeastern United States.
However, the NHC predicts that little strengthening is anticipated over the next 48 hours. It is not until the weekend that a more conducive environment is anticipated for Gabrielle, allowing for gradual intensification.
The current forecast takes the storm north of the Caribbean islands and in the general direction of Bermuda. It is unclear whether Gabrielle could become a threat to the hurricane tracker coastline.
The formation of Tropical Storm Gabrielle comes at a time when the Atlantic basin is expected to become more favorable for hurricane development in the coming weeks. This is due to the expected subside of wind shear in the coming weeks.
Typically, an average Atlantic season produces 14 named storms, 7 hurricanes, and 3 major hurricanes. However, so far this year, there has been only one hurricane in the Atlantic. Tropical Storm Chantal is the only named storm to directly impact the U.S., making landfall in late June as a weak tropical storm in South Carolina.
Sea-surface temperatures have remained warmer than average, but ocean warmth is far from the only factor that fuels hurricanes. The National Hurricane Center has not yet indicated whether Gabrielle is expected to contribute to the increase in hurricane activity.
The hurricane season typically peaks on Sept. 10. This year, the unusually quiet stretch for late August and early September has come to an end with the formation of Tropical Storm Gabrielle. It is advised for residents in the potential affected areas to stay updated with the latest forecasts and be prepared for any potential impacts.
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