Article first published: Friday, Sept. 26, 2025, 4 a.m. ET

System type: Post-tropical cyclone

System name: Gabrielle

The National Hurricane Center’s 4 a.m. Friday update reported that Gabrielle left Portugal and headed to the Atlantic Ocean. Post Tropical Cyclone Gabrielle is in the Atlantic Ocean, 145 miles east-northeast of Faial Island In the Central Azores. It is moving to the east-northeast at 29 mph, with maximum sustained winds of 65 mph.

“… the center of post-tropical Gabrielle will start moving away from the Azores during the next few hours, then approach the coast of Portugal by early Sunday”, according to forecasters. They also said “Little change in strength is likely through tonight, but gradual weakening should begin on Saturday.”

Yesterday (Thursday)

Gabrielle found new strength and has evolved from a Category 1 hurricane into a post-tropical cyclone with sustained winds of 65 mph.

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, in this case through this morning. Preparations to protect life and property should be complete.

Hazards affecting land

Wind. Tropical storm conditions, with gusts to hurricane force, are occurring in the central and southeastern Azores. Hurricane-force winds are occurring in areas of elevated terrain. Strong, gusty winds will continue across these islands through the morning.

Gusty winds are possible along portions of the coast of Portugal late Saturday through Sunday.

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. Gabrielle is expected to produce less than an inch, or 25 mm, of additional rainfall across the Azores today. Any flooding caused by Gabrielle across the terrain of the central Azores should subside today.

Surf. Swells generated by Gabrielle will affect the Azores through the weekend and will reach the coasts of Portugal, northwestern Spain, and northern Morocco on Saturday. These swells are expected to produce life-threatening surf and rip current conditions.

Source: National Hurricane Center