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Hurricane Gabrielle Graphics

5-Day Uncertainty Track last updated Thu, 25 Sep 2025 08:45:06 GMT

Wind Speed Probabilities last updated Thu, 25 Sep 2025 08:45:06 GMT

September 25, 2025

Weather

Hurricane Gabrielle Forecast Discussion Number 34

Issued at 900 AM GMT Thu Sep 25 2025 610
WTNT42 KNHC 250840
TCDAT2

Hurricane Gabrielle Discussion Number 34
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL072025
900 AM GMT Thu Sep 25 2025

The center of Gabrielle has moved over colder sea surface
temperatures during the past few hours, and the associated
convection is starting to weaken. However, the low-level center is
still well embedded inside the convective cloud mass. Various
satellite intensity estimates are now in the 60-77 kt range, and
based on these and earlier scatterometer data the initial intensity
is held at a possible generous 75 kt.

The initial motion remains quite fast at 080/28 kt. Mid-latitude
westerly flow associated with a baroclinic trough to the west of
Gabrielle is expected to steer the storm eastward to
east-northeastward for the next day or two as it passes near or over
the Azores late today into early Friday. After 48 h, the cyclone is
expected to slow its forward speed and turn southeastward as it
rounds the northeastern side of the subtropical ridge over the
eastern Atlantic, with this motion likely to bring the system near
or over southern Portugal before the cyclone dissipates. The track
guidance is tightly clustered through 48 h, and the new forecast
track is little changed from the previous forecast.

Gabrielle could weaken a little during the next 6-12 hours due to a
combination of shear and cold sea surface temperatures. However, the
ECMWF, GFS, and regional hurricane models are in good agreement that
interaction with the baroclinic trough will start Gabrielle’s
extratropical transition process before the cyclone reaches the
Azores, causing some re-intensification with a band of
hurricane-force winds wrapping around the west side of the system
around the time it moves over the Azores. The forecast intensity of
80 kt in 24 h is based on a blend of the above-mentioned models.
After passing the Azores, Gabrielle should finish this transition
and become a decaying extratropical low over the northeastern
Atlantic. Based on the global model, the associated winds are
currently forecast to decrease below gale-force before the low moves
near Portugal, and the cyclone is forecast to dissipate after 96 h.

KEY MESSAGES:

1. Gabrielle is forecast to approach the Azores late today as a
hurricane. A Hurricane Warning is in effect for all of the islands
of the Azores, and hurricane conditions are likely tonight into
Friday. Significant hurricane-force wind gusts are likely across
portions of the Azores even after the center passes.

2. 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.

3. Heavy rainfall from Gabrielle could produce flash flooding across
the terrain of the central Azores tonight through Friday morning.

4. Swells generated by Gabrielle will continue to affect Bermuda
during the next couple of days, and the east coast of the United
States from North Carolina northward and Atlantic Canada for the
next day or so. These swells are likely to cause life-threatening
surf and rip current conditions. Please consult products from your
local weather office.

FORECAST POSITIONS AND MAX WINDS

INIT 25/0900Z 36.5N 38.8W 75 KT 85 MPH
12H 25/1800Z 37.1N 33.8W 75 KT 85 MPH
24H 26/0600Z 38.7N 27.6W 80 KT 90 MPH
36H 26/1800Z 40.1N 21.9W 70 KT 80 MPH…POST-TROP/EXTRATROP
48H 27/0600Z 40.7N 17.0W 60 KT 70 MPH…POST-TROP/EXTRATROP
60H 27/1800Z 40.2N 13.1W 50 KT 60 MPH…POST-TROP/EXTRATROP
72H 28/0600Z 38.8N 10.0W 40 KT 45 MPH…POST-TROP/EXTRATROP
96H 29/0600Z 36.0N 7.0W 25 KT 30 MPH…POST-TROP/EXTRATROP
120H 30/0600Z…DISSIPATED

$$
Forecaster Beven

September 25, 2025

Weather

Hurricane Gabrielle Public Advisory Number 34

Issued at 900 AM GMT Thu Sep 25 2025 741
WTNT32 KNHC 250839
TCPAT2

BULLETIN
Hurricane Gabrielle Advisory Number 34
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL072025
900 AM GMT Thu Sep 25 2025

…GABRIELLE MOVING RAPIDLY EASTWARD TOWARD THE AZORES…
…ON TRACK TO BRING HURRICANE CONDITIONS TO THE AZORES TONIGHT OR
EARLY FRIDAY…

SUMMARY OF 900 AM GMT…0900 UTC…INFORMATION
———————————————-
LOCATION…36.5N 38.8W
ABOUT 655 MI…1055 KM W OF THE AZORES
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS…85 MPH…140 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT…E OR 80 DEGREES AT 32 MPH…52 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE…979 MB…28.91 INCHES

WATCHES AND WARNINGS
——————–
CHANGES WITH THIS ADVISORY:

None.

SUMMARY OF WATCHES AND WARNINGS IN EFFECT:

A Hurricane Warning is in effect for…
* All of the Azores

A Hurricane Warning means that hurricane conditions are expected
somewhere within the warning area. Preparations to protect life and
property should be rushed to completion.

For storm information specific to your area, please monitor
products issued by your national meteorological service.

DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK
———————-
At 900 AM GMT (0900 UTC), the center of Hurricane Gabrielle was
located near latitude 36.5 North, longitude 38.8 West. Gabrielle is
moving toward the east near 32 mph (52 km/h). A fast eastward to
east-northeastward motion is expected during the next couple of
days, followed by a slower eastward to east-southeastward motion
this weekend. On the forecast track, the center of Gabrielle will
approach the Azores today and move across the island chain tonight
into early Friday.

Maximum sustained winds are near 85 mph (140 km/h) with higher
gusts. Gabrielle is forecast to be at hurricane strength when it
passes through the Azores. After that, it is expected to weaken as
it becomes an extratropical low.

Hurricane-force winds extend outward up to 60 miles (95 km) from the
center and tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 195 miles
(315 km).

The estimated minimum central pressure is 979 mb (28.91 inches).

HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
———————-
Key messages for Gabrielle can be found in the Tropical Cyclone
Discussion under AWIPS header MIATCDAT2 and WMO header WTNT42 KNHC.

WIND: Hurricane conditions are expected in the Azores tonight into
early Friday, with tropical storm conditions likely by this
evening. Significant hurricane-force wind gusts are likely across
portions of the Azores even after the center passes.

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: From tonight through Friday morning, Gabrielle could
produce up to 3 to 5 inches, 75 to 125 mm, of storm total rainfall
across the central Azores. This rainfall could produce flash
flooding within their mountains. Elsewhere, Gabrielle is expected
to yield 1 to 3 inches or 25 to 75 mm of rain across the western and
eastern Azores.

SURF: Swells generated by Gabrielle will continue to affect Bermuda
over the next couple of days, and the U.S. East Coast from North
Carolina northward and Atlantic Canada over the next day or so.
Swells from Gabrielle will begin reaching the Azores later today.
These swells are expected to produce life-threatening surf and rip
current conditions. Please consult products issued by your local
weather office.

NEXT ADVISORY
————-
Next intermediate advisory at 1200 PM GMT.
Next complete advisory at 300 PM GMT.

$$
Forecaster Beven

September 25, 2025

Weather

Hurricane Gabrielle Wind Speed Probabilities Number 34

Issued at 0900 UTC THU SEP 25 2025 739
FONT12 KNHC 250839
PWSAT2

HURRICANE GABRIELLE WIND SPEED PROBABILITIES NUMBER 34
NWS NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL AL072025
0900 UTC THU SEP 25 2025

AT 0900Z THE CENTER OF HURRICANE GABRIELLE WAS LOCATED NEAR LATITUDE
36.5 NORTH…LONGITUDE 38.8 WEST WITH MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS NEAR
75 KTS…85 MPH…140 KM/H.

Z INDICATES COORDINATED UNIVERSAL TIME (GREENWICH)
ATLANTIC STANDARD TIME (AST)…SUBTRACT 4 HOURS FROM Z TIME
EASTERN DAYLIGHT TIME (EDT)…SUBTRACT 4 HOURS FROM Z TIME
CENTRAL DAYLIGHT TIME (CDT)…SUBTRACT 5 HOURS FROM Z TIME

WIND SPEED PROBABILITY TABLE FOR SPECIFIC LOCATIONS

CHANCES OF SUSTAINED (1-MINUTE AVERAGE) WIND SPEEDS OF AT LEAST
…34 KT (39 MPH… 63 KM/H)…
…50 KT (58 MPH… 93 KM/H)…
…64 KT (74 MPH…119 KM/H)…
FOR LOCATIONS AND TIME PERIODS DURING THE NEXT 5 DAYS

PROBABILITIES FOR LOCATIONS ARE GIVEN AS OP(CP) WHERE
OP IS THE PROBABILITY OF THE EVENT BEGINNING DURING
AN INDIVIDUAL TIME PERIOD (ONSET PROBABILITY)
(CP) IS THE PROBABILITY OF THE EVENT OCCURRING BETWEEN
06Z THU AND THE FORECAST HOUR (CUMULATIVE PROBABILITY)

PROBABILITIES ARE GIVEN IN PERCENT
X INDICATES PROBABILITIES LESS THAN 1 PERCENT
PROBABILITIES FOR 34 KT AND 50 KT ARE SHOWN AT A GIVEN LOCATION WHEN
THE 5-DAY CUMULATIVE PROBABILITY IS AT LEAST 3 PERCENT.
PROBABILITIES FOR 34…50…64 KT SHOWN WHEN THE 5-DAY
64-KT CUMULATIVE PROBABILITY IS AT LEAST 1 PERCENT.

– – – – WIND SPEED PROBABILITIES FOR SELECTED LOCATIONS – – – –

FROM FROM FROM FROM FROM FROM FROM
TIME 06Z THU 18Z THU 06Z FRI 18Z FRI 06Z SAT 06Z SUN 06Z MON
PERIODS TO TO TO TO TO TO TO
18Z THU 06Z FRI 18Z FRI 06Z SAT 06Z SUN 06Z MON 06Z TUE

FORECAST HOUR (12) (24) (36) (48) (72) (96) (120)
– – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –
LOCATION KT

SANTA CRUZ AZO 34 4 35(39) X(39) X(39) X(39) X(39) X(39)
SANTA CRUZ AZO 50 X 5( 5) X( 5) X( 5) X( 5) X( 5) X( 5)

PONTA DELGADA 34 X 73(73) 14(87) X(87) X(87) X(87) X(87)
PONTA DELGADA 50 X 18(18) 21(39) X(39) X(39) X(39) X(39)
PONTA DELGADA 64 X 2( 2) 5( 7) X( 7) X( 7) X( 7) X( 7)

$$
FORECASTER BEVEN

September 25, 2025

Weather

Hurricane Gabrielle Forecast Advisory Number 34

Issued at 0900 UTC THU SEP 25 2025 506
WTNT22 KNHC 250838
TCMAT2

HURRICANE GABRIELLE FORECAST/ADVISORY NUMBER 34
NWS NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL AL072025
0900 UTC THU SEP 25 2025

HURRICANE CENTER LOCATED NEAR 36.5N 38.8W AT 25/0900Z
POSITION ACCURATE WITHIN 30 NM

PRESENT MOVEMENT TOWARD THE EAST OR 80 DEGREES AT 28 KT

ESTIMATED MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE 979 MB
MAX SUSTAINED WINDS 75 KT WITH GUSTS TO 90 KT.
64 KT……. 0NE 50SE 50SW 0NW.
50 KT……. 40NE 80SE 80SW 40NW.
34 KT……. 80NE 160SE 170SW 70NW.
4 M SEAS…. 90NE 150SE 300SW 240NW.
WINDS AND SEAS VARY GREATLY IN EACH QUADRANT. RADII IN NAUTICAL
MILES ARE THE LARGEST RADII EXPECTED ANYWHERE IN THAT QUADRANT.

REPEAT…CENTER LOCATED NEAR 36.5N 38.8W AT 25/0900Z
AT 25/0600Z CENTER WAS LOCATED NEAR 36.2N 40.4W

FORECAST VALID 25/1800Z 37.1N 33.8W
MAX WIND 75 KT…GUSTS 90 KT.
64 KT… 0NE 45SE 45SW 0NW.
50 KT… 40NE 80SE 80SW 40NW.
34 KT… 90NE 170SE 170SW 80NW.

FORECAST VALID 26/0600Z 38.7N 27.6W
MAX WIND 80 KT…GUSTS 100 KT.
64 KT… 0NE 30SE 45SW 45NW.
50 KT… 40NE 80SE 60SW 60NW.
34 KT…100NE 180SE 180SW 100NW.

FORECAST VALID 26/1800Z 40.1N 21.9W…POST-TROP/EXTRATROP
MAX WIND 70 KT…GUSTS 85 KT.
64 KT… 0NE 25SE 40SW 30NW.
50 KT… 30NE 50SE 80SW 60NW.
34 KT…110NE 180SE 180SW 130NW.

FORECAST VALID 27/0600Z 40.7N 17.0W…POST-TROP/EXTRATROP
MAX WIND 60 KT…GUSTS 75 KT.
50 KT… 20NE 40SE 70SW 50NW.
34 KT…120NE 180SE 180SW 150NW.

FORECAST VALID 27/1800Z 40.2N 13.1W…POST-TROP/EXTRATROP
MAX WIND 50 KT…GUSTS 60 KT.
50 KT… 0NE 40SE 50SW 40NW.
34 KT… 80NE 120SE 200SW 180NW.

FORECAST VALID 28/0600Z 38.8N 10.0W…POST-TROP/EXTRATROP
MAX WIND 40 KT…GUSTS 50 KT.
34 KT… 0NE 0SE 160SW 120NW.

EXTENDED OUTLOOK. NOTE…ERRORS FOR TRACK HAVE AVERAGED NEAR 125 NM
ON DAY 4 AND 175 NM ON DAY 5…AND FOR INTENSITY NEAR 15 KT EACH DAY

OUTLOOK VALID 29/0600Z 36.0N 7.0W…POST-TROP/EXTRATROP
MAX WIND 25 KT…GUSTS 35 KT.

OUTLOOK VALID 30/0600Z…DISSIPATED

REQUEST FOR 3 HOURLY SHIP REPORTS WITHIN 300 MILES OF 36.5N 38.8W

INTERMEDIATE PUBLIC ADVISORY…WTNT32 KNHC/MIATCPAT2…AT 25/1200Z

NEXT ADVISORY AT 25/1500Z

$$
FORECASTER BEVEN

September 25, 2025

Weather

Tropical Storm Humberto Forecast Advisory Number 3

Issued at 0900 UTC THU SEP 25 2025 000
WTNT23 KNHC 250838
TCMAT3

TROPICAL STORM HUMBERTO FORECAST/ADVISORY NUMBER 3
NWS NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL AL082025
0900 UTC THU SEP 25 2025

TROPICAL STORM CENTER LOCATED NEAR 21.2N 56.4W AT 25/0900Z
POSITION ACCURATE WITHIN 30 NM

PRESENT MOVEMENT TOWARD THE NORTHWEST OR 305 DEGREES AT 9 KT

ESTIMATED MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE 1007 MB
MAX SUSTAINED WINDS 40 KT WITH GUSTS TO 50 KT.
34 KT……. 90NE 90SE 0SW 40NW.
4 M SEAS…. 75NE 0SE 0SW 60NW.
WINDS AND SEAS VARY GREATLY IN EACH QUADRANT. RADII IN NAUTICAL
MILES ARE THE LARGEST RADII EXPECTED ANYWHERE IN THAT QUADRANT.

REPEAT…CENTER LOCATED NEAR 21.2N 56.4W AT 25/0900Z
AT 25/0600Z CENTER WAS LOCATED NEAR 21.0N 56.2W

FORECAST VALID 25/1800Z 21.7N 57.0W
MAX WIND 45 KT…GUSTS 55 KT.
34 KT… 90NE 80SE 20SW 50NW.

FORECAST VALID 26/0600Z 22.1N 57.6W
MAX WIND 50 KT…GUSTS 60 KT.
50 KT… 20NE 0SE 0SW 20NW.
34 KT… 90NE 80SE 40SW 70NW.

FORECAST VALID 26/1800Z 22.6N 58.4W
MAX WIND 55 KT…GUSTS 65 KT.
50 KT… 30NE 10SE 0SW 30NW.
34 KT…100NE 90SE 60SW 80NW.

FORECAST VALID 27/0600Z 23.0N 59.4W
MAX WIND 60 KT…GUSTS 75 KT.
50 KT… 40NE 30SE 20SW 40NW.
34 KT…110NE 90SE 70SW 90NW.

FORECAST VALID 27/1800Z 23.5N 61.0W
MAX WIND 75 KT…GUSTS 90 KT.
64 KT… 30NE 20SE 0SW 20NW.
50 KT… 50NE 50SE 30SW 40NW.
34 KT…110NE 90SE 80SW 100NW.

FORECAST VALID 28/0600Z 24.3N 63.0W
MAX WIND 90 KT…GUSTS 110 KT.
64 KT… 40NE 40SE 20SW 30NW.
50 KT… 60NE 60SE 40SW 50NW.
34 KT…110NE 100SE 80SW 100NW.

EXTENDED OUTLOOK. NOTE…ERRORS FOR TRACK HAVE AVERAGED NEAR 125 NM
ON DAY 4 AND 175 NM ON DAY 5…AND FOR INTENSITY NEAR 15 KT EACH DAY

OUTLOOK VALID 29/0600Z 26.7N 66.8W
MAX WIND 100 KT…GUSTS 120 KT.
50 KT… 70NE 70SE 40SW 50NW.
34 KT…130NE 130SE 80SW 110NW.

OUTLOOK VALID 30/0600Z 30.6N 69.3W
MAX WIND 95 KT…GUSTS 115 KT.
50 KT… 70NE 50SE 50SW 60NW.
34 KT…130NE 140SE 90SW 100NW.

REQUEST FOR 3 HOURLY SHIP REPORTS WITHIN 300 MILES OF 21.2N 56.4W

NEXT ADVISORY AT 25/1500Z

$$
FORECASTER BUCCI

September 25, 2025

Weather

Tropical Storm Humberto Public Advisory Number 3

Issued at 500 AM AST Thu Sep 25 2025 545
WTNT33 KNHC 250838
TCPAT3

BULLETIN
Tropical Storm Humberto Advisory Number 3
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL082025
500 AM AST Thu Sep 25 2025

…HUMBERTO FORECAST TO STRENGTHEN IN THE COMING DAYS…

SUMMARY OF 500 AM AST…0900 UTC…INFORMATION
———————————————-
LOCATION…21.2N 56.4W
ABOUT 480 MI…775 KM ENE OF THE NORTHERN LEEWARD ISLANDS
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS…45 MPH…75 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT…NW OR 305 DEGREES AT 10 MPH…17 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE…1007 MB…29.74 INCHES

WATCHES AND WARNINGS
——————–
There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect.

DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK
———————-
At 500 AM AST (0900 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Humberto was
located near latitude 21.2 North, longitude 56.4 West. Humberto is
moving toward the northwest near 10 mph (17 km/h). A west-northwest
to northwest motion is expected over the next several days with a
slower forward speed.

Maximum sustained winds are near 45 mph (75 km/h) with higher gusts.
Steady strengthening is forecast during the next several days.

Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 105 miles (165 km)
from the center.

The estimated minimum central pressure is 1007 mb (29.74 inches).

HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
———————-
None

NEXT ADVISORY
————-
Next complete advisory at 1100 AM AST.

$$
Forecaster Bucci

September 25, 2025

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