Gabrielle is now a Category 4 hurricane. Forecasters advise Azores to take notice
Summary
Hurricane Gabrielle has become a Category 4 hurricane in the Atlantic Ocean. It is moving towards the Azores and may reach the area by the end of the week. Residents in the Azores are advised to keep an eye on the hurricane’s progress.Key Facts
- Gabrielle is currently a Category 4 hurricane with winds of 140 mph (220 kph).
- It is located 180 miles (290 kilometers) east-southeast of Bermuda.
- The hurricane is moving north-northeast at 12 mph (19 kph).
- Gabrielle is over 2,000 miles (3,230 kilometers) west of the Azores but could reach the area by the week’s end.
- The hurricane may weaken slightly on Tuesday and Wednesday, but it is expected to move faster.
- Swells from Gabrielle are affecting Bermuda and the U.S. East Coast, causing dangerous surf and rip currents.
- Prior to Gabrielle, the Atlantic hurricane season had only one named hurricane.
- Hurricane season in the Atlantic ends on November 30.
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