Tropical Storm Gabrielle Struggling In Central Atlantic; One Other Disturbance Being Watched Tiffany Savona, Jonathan Erdman and Rob Shackelford September 18, 2025 at 6:40 AM 1 Tropical Storm Gabrielle is struggling in the central Atlantic, but still could become a hurricane early next week as the s...
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Tiffany Savona, Jonathan Erdman and Rob Shackelford September 18, 2025 at 6:40 AM
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Tropical Storm Gabrielle is struggling in the central Atlantic, but still could become a hurricane early next week as the season has finally come to life after a long peak-season slumber.
We're also watching another disturbance about to begin its journey into the Atlantic off Africa.
Here's the latest.
Gabrielle Struggling
Tropical Storm Gabrielle became the seventh named storm of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season late Wednesday morning after first being designated as a tropical depression earlier in the morning.
It's located between the Lesser Antilles and Africa, about 800 miles east of the northern Leeward Islands.
It's not the most photogenic tropical storm in satellite imagery. That's because it's battling with a hostile environment of strong wind shear and dry air, two factors that have limited tropical development in the basin over the past three weeks, despite being in the typical peak of hurricane season.
(MORE: Didn't We Already Have 'Gabrielle'?)
Current Wind Shear, Forecast PathWhat's Next
That hostile environment should keep a lid on Gabrielle's winds over the next few days.
The National Hurricane Center says it could find a better environment for strengthening beginning Sunday, and could then become the second hurricane of the Atlantic season. However, there are also some model forecasts suggesting Gabrielle could continue to struggle as a tropical storm.
Fortunately, it appears Gabrielle will curl well north of the Leeward Islands this weekend. High surf and rip currents will probably be the primary concerns, there, given its track far north.
Current Status And Projected PathNext Week Concerns?
For now, the majority of model tracks suggest Gabrielle's center could pass east of Bermuda, but it's too soon to rule out a significant threat to Bermuda early next week, especially given Gabrielle's unorganized status right now.
Fortunately, Gabrielle is not expected to be a mainland U.S. threat.
Check back with us at weather.com for the latest on Gabrielle.
Spaghetti Model Tracks Next System Coming Off Africa
The National Hurricane Center is also keeping an eye on another tropical wave about to move off Africa Friday.
The chance of development of this next tropical wave is low for the next seven days. It may have to face the same hostile conditions that Gabrielle is facing.
(MORE: What Is A Tropical Wave?)
NHC Development Chance
Gabrielle was the first active Atlantic tropical storm in 20 days, since Fernand was designated a post-tropical cyclone on August 28.
Even though we are past the statistical peak of hurricane season, it does not mean we can let our guard down yet. We still typically see the highest amount of tropical activity from mid-September through mid-October. Now is the time to make sure you have all of your supplies in order.
Tiffany Savona is a digital meteorologist for weather.com. She has 15+ years of experience tracking storms as a broadcast meteorologist across the country.
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