Humberto becomes a hurricane in the Atlantic as Gabrielle moves away from the Azores
Summary
Hurricane Humberto formed in the Atlantic Ocean, but it currently poses no threat to land. Another storm, Gabrielle, moved away from the Azores and is no longer considered a hurricane. Forecasters are also monitoring a possible tropical depression near the Bahamas, which could affect the southeastern U.S. coast soon.Key Facts
- Hurricane Humberto is located about 465 miles northeast of the northern Leeward Islands.
- Humberto is moving northwest and is expected to become a major hurricane over the weekend.
- Gabrielle moved away from the Azores and is no longer a hurricane.
- Gabrielle's center was about 255 miles east-northeast of Faial Island in the Azores on Friday.
- Forecasters are watching a tropical wave near Hispaniola and eastern Cuba that might become a tropical depression near the Bahamas.
- There is uncertainty about the path and strength of the tropical wave near the Bahamas, but it might affect the southeastern U.S. coast next week.
- The Federal Emergency Management Agency advised southeastern U.S. coastal residents to stay informed about the weather.
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