September 26, 2025

Get ready for some stormy drama! Hurricane Gabrielle, a fierce Category 1 hurricane, is speeding across the Atlantic towards the Azores islands. Forecasters have blown the rare hurricane warning trumpet for Portugal's Azores, urging everyone to brace for strong winds, heavy downpours, and dangerous coastal flooding. Imagine this: the first hurricane threat in over ten years has these islands on high alert! José Manuel Bolieiro, the Azores regional government chief, acted fast. He ordered non-emergency public services to shut down from 6 p.m. Thursday to 6 p.m. Friday. His advice? Stay home, protect your property, and follow official updates closely. The National Hurricane Center revealed that Gabrielle is moving at a brisk 32 mph and will bring tropical storm conditions from Thursday night into Friday morning. The storm’s powerful surge could dump up to five inches of rain, whip up hurricane-force winds, and cause flooding along the coast. But wait, there's more in the Atlantic kitchen! Tropical Storm Humberto has just appeared east-northeast of the northern Leeward Islands, with winds hitting 45 mph. Forecasters warn it might gain strength soon and could target the eastern US coast. Meanwhile, Hurricane Narda cruises away from Mexico with 90 mph winds, stirring rough surf and rip currents, even without official coastal warnings. What about the US? Gabrielle won’t touch American soil but is expected to stir dangerous surf and rip currents along the East Coast, from North Carolina to Bermuda and Atlantic Canada. The crackling surf could also swell around the Azores, adding to the islanders' challenges. The National Hurricane Center cautions that while Gabrielle will weaken after passing the Azores, it remains a threat across the Atlantic. Humberto’s growing power and interaction with other weather systems may complicate storm paths, possibly pushing future hurricanes toward the US Southeast. September is the big showdown of hurricane season, and right now three players—Gabrielle, Humberto, and Narda—are stirring the weather pot. Stay alert, stay safe, and keep tracking these wild weather warriors!

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