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- Tropical Storm Gabrielle has formed in the central Atlantic, ending a three-week lull in storm activity during peak hurricane season.
- With sustained winds of 45 mph, Gabrielle is expected to become a hurricane by Saturday.
- The storm will likely move north-northwest, avoiding direct impacts on the U.S. but may influence East Coast surf.
- The National Hurricane Center is monitoring two additional systems near the Cabo Verde Islands and emerging from Africa.
- So far, the Atlantic hurricane season has recorded seven storms, with Hurricane Erin as the only hurricane.
