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

Article last updated: Friday, Sept. 26, 2025, 10 a.m. ET

System type: Post-tropical cyclone

System name: Gabrielle

The post-tropical cyclone system was last addressed in a final advisory by the National Hurricane Center at 10 a.m. Friday. Gabrielle left Portugal and headed to the Atlantic Ocean. Post Tropical Cyclone Gabrielle is in the Atlantic Ocean, 245 miles east-northeast of Lajes Air Base In the Azores. It is moving to the east-northeast at 31 mph, with maximum sustained winds of 65 mph.

“A turn toward the east with a decrease in forward speed is expected through Saturday, followed by a turn toward the southeast and south through early next week”, analysts observed. “On the forecast track, the center of post-tropical Gabrielle will continue moving away from the Azores today, then approach the coast of Portugal by early Sunday.” They also said “Some strengthening is forecast through tonight, with weakening expected over the weekend.”

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.

Hazards affecting land

Wind. Gusty winds across the central and southeastern Azores will continue to diminish this afternoon.

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