Hurricane Gabrielle rapidly intensifies into a Category 3 storm in the Atlantic, is staying away from land
Summary
Hurricane Gabrielle became a strong Category 3 storm in the Atlantic Ocean, with winds up to 120 mph. It is moving north and staying away from land, bringing dangerous waves to Bermuda and parts of the U.S. East Coast.Key Facts
- Hurricane Gabrielle's winds reached 120 mph, classifying it as a Category 3 hurricane.
- The storm is located about 195 miles southeast of Bermuda.
- Gabrielle moved north at a speed of about 10 mph.
- Swells from the hurricane reached Bermuda and affected the U.S. East Coast from North Carolina to Canada's Atlantic coast.
- Forecasters warned of life-threatening surf and rip current conditions due to the storm.
- The Atlantic hurricane season has been mostly quiet, with Gabrielle being the second named hurricane.
- The Atlantic hurricane season lasts until November 30.
- In the Pacific Ocean, Tropical Storm Narda is moving offshore of Mexico and is not a threat to land.
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