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Tropical Storm Gabrielle May Become Hurricane by Sunday

9/20/2025

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Tropical Storm Gabrielle may strengthen into a hurricane by Sunday, with winds reaching 50 mph.
Forecast models suggest Gabrielle will turn north, likely passing east of Bermuda without land impacts.
The National Hurricane Center notes low confidence in the forecast due to difficult atmospheric conditions.
A potential tropical system off Africa has a 20% chance of development this week.
AccuWeather anticipates 13 to 16 named storms this season, with three to six affecting the U.S. directly.

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Tropical Storm Gabrielle may strengthen into a hurricane by Sunday, with winds reaching 50 mph.
Forecast models suggest Gabrielle will turn north, likely passing east of Bermuda without land impacts.
The National Hurricane Center notes low confidence in the forecast due to difficult atmospheric conditions.
A potential tropical system off Africa has a 20% chance of development this week.
AccuWeather anticipates 13 to 16 named storms this season, with three to six affecting the U.S. directly.