Article first published: Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2025, 4 a.m. ET
System type: Hurricane, Category 3
System name: Gabrielle
According to the National Hurricane Center’s 4 a.m. Wednesday advisory, Category 3 Hurricane Gabrielle is in the Atlantic Ocean, 1,360 miles west of the Azores. The hurricane, with maximum sustained winds of 115 mph, is moving east-northeast at 25 mph.
A hurricane warning has been issued by forecasters for the Azores.
Yesterday (Tuesday)
Gabrielle became a Category 3 hurricane with sustained winds of 115 mph after intensifying from a Category 4 hurricane.
Changes with this advisory
The Meteorological Service of Portugal has issued a Hurricane Warning for the Azores.
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. A warning is typically issued 36 hours before the anticipated first occurrence of tropical-storm-force winds, conditions that make outside preparations difficult or dangerous. Preparations to protect life and property should be rushed to completion.
Hazards affecting land
Wind. Hurricane conditions are expected in the warning area Thursday night and Friday.
Storm surge. A dangerous storm surge is expected to produce significant coastal flooding near the areas of onshore winds. The surge will be accompanied by large and destructive waves.
Rainfall. From Thursday 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, the U.S. East Coast from North Carolina northward, and Atlantic Canada over the next few days. These swells are expected to produce life-threatening surf and rip current conditions.
Source: National Hurricane Center