Issued at 300 AM GMT Thu Sep 25 2025
578 WTNT32 KNHC 250250 TCPAT2 BULLETIN Hurricane Gabrielle Advisory Number 33 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL072025 300 AM GMT Thu Sep 25 2025 ...GABRIELLE ON TRACK TO BRING HURRICANE CONDITIONS TO THE AZORES TONIGHT OR EARLY FRIDAY... SUMMARY OF 300 AM GMT...0300 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...36.0N 42.3W ABOUT 855 MI...1375 KM W OF THE AZORES MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...85 MPH...140 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...E OR 85 DEGREES AT 31 MPH...50 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...978 MB...28.88 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 300 AM GMT (0300 UTC), the center of Hurricane Gabrielle was located near latitude 36.0 North, longitude 42.3 West. Gabrielle is moving toward the east near 31 mph (50 km/h). An 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. Satellite-derived winds indicate that the 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, then gradually weaken. 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 978 mb (28.88 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 later today 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 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 600 AM GMT. Next complete advisory at 900 AM GMT. $$ Forecaster Blake
NHC Atlantic
