Hurricane Gabrielle: A Category 3 Storm on the Move Towards Europe

Hurricane Gabrielle Strengthens to Category 3

Hurricane Gabrielle, brewing in the Atlantic, has intensified into a Category 3 storm with winds whipping at 120 mph, as reported by the National Hurricane Center in Miami.

Tracking the Storm's Path

This afternoon, Gabrielle was located 180 miles southeast of Bermuda and is advancing north at 10 mph. The hurricane is expected to skirt just east of Bermuda tonight before making a sharp turn toward Europe on Tuesday. AccuWeather's hurricane expert, Alex DaSilva, notes that while Bermuda might escape the worst, hazardous seas and surf will still be an issue for the islands.

Impact on the U.S. East Coast

Even though Gabrielle seems to be steering clear of the U.S., residents along the East Coast—from North Carolina up to New England—should brace for life-threatening high surf and rip currents, which could also extend as far as Canada.

What’s Next for the Atlantic?

This marks the second named hurricane of the 2025 Atlantic season, which has been relatively calm so far. Erin, the first named hurricane, reached Category 5 status earlier this season, posing a threat to the Outer Banks.

While Gabrielle may not directly impact the U.S., meteorologists are keeping an eye on two other areas in the Atlantic that could develop into storms later this week. It seems Mother Nature still has a few tricks up her sleeve!