Article first published: Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2025, 4 a.m. ET
Article last updated: Thursday, Sept. 25, 2025, 1 a.m. ET
System type: Hurricane, Category 1
System name: Gabrielle
The National Hurricane Center’s 1 a.m. Thursday update reported that Category 1 Hurricane Gabrielle is in the Atlantic Ocean, 760 miles west of the Azores. The hurricane is moving to the east at 31 mph, with maximum sustained winds of 85 mph.
“… the center of Gabrielle will approach the Azores today and move across the island chain tonight into early Friday”, meteorologists wrote about the hurricane. They also said “Gabrielle is forecast to be at hurricane strength when it passes through the Azores, then gradually weaken thereafter.”
Watches and warnings currently in effect
• Hurricane Warning for All of the Azores
Meaning of the different watches and warnings
A Hurricane Warning means that hurricane conditions are expected somewhere within the warning area. Preparations to protect life and property should be rushed to completion.
Hazards affecting land
Wind. Hurricane conditions are expected in the Azores tonight into early Friday, with tropical storm conditions likely by this evening. Significant hurricane-force wind gusts are likely across portions of the Azores even after the center passes.
Storm surge. A dangerous storm surge is expected to produce significant coastal flooding in areas of onshore winds in the Azores. The surge will be accompanied by large and destructive waves.
Rainfall. From later today into Friday morning, Gabrielle may bring 3 to 5 inches, or 75 to 125 mm, of rainfall across the central and western Azores. During the same time, outer bands from Gabrielle may also result in 1 to 2 inches, or 25 to 50 mm, of rain across the eastern Azores.
Surf. Swells generated by Gabrielle will continue to affect Bermuda over the next couple of days, and the U.S. East Coast from North Carolina northward and Atlantic Canada over the next day or so. Swells from Gabrielle will begin reaching the Azores later today. These swells are expected to produce life-threatening surf and rip current conditions.
Source: National Hurricane Center