Tropical Storm Gabrielle
The center of Tropical Storm Gabrielle has re-formed north of its previous position. As of 500 PM AST, Gabrielle is located at 19.4N, 48.0W, and is moving northwest at 14 mph. It is approximately 990 miles east of the Northern Leeward Islands. The storm has maximum sustained winds of 50 mph, and no coastal watches or warnings are in effect. Little change in strength is expected in the next 48 hours, with potential gradual intensification over the weekend.
Tropical Storm Gabrielle has been officially named as the seventh storm of the current Atlantic hurricane season. The storm has gained attention as it develops in the Atlantic, with meteorologists closely monitoring its path and potential impacts. Gabrielle is expected to intensify as it moves through the ocean, with forecasts indicating a shift in its trajectory that may bring it closer to the United States. As it progresses, coastal regions are advised to stay informed and prepared for any potential weather changes.
Current meteorological models show Gabrielle tracking westward, raising concerns about possible adverse effects on various coastal areas. The National Hurricane Center is actively tracking the storm, issuing updates and advisories to ensure public safety. Communities along the projected path are being urged to take precautionary measures and remain vigilant for further developments. As Gabrielle continues to move through the Atlantic, regular updates on its strength and path are essential for those potentially in its way.
Invest 92L
A developing weather system, labeled as Invest 92L, is drawing significant attention as it churns through the Atlantic. Meteorologists predict that this disturbance has the potential to organize into a tropical storm, which would be named Gabrielle if it gains sufficient strength. While the spaghetti models remain varied in their predictions, early indications suggest that the storm might steer away from Florida, although coastal flooding advisories have been issued as a precaution in areas like Jacksonville. Residents are advised to stay informed as the system progresses.
The National Hurricane Center has been closely monitoring Invest 92L, which could solidify into a tropical depression shortly. This system is likely to become more organized, with forecasts suggesting an upgrade to Tropical Storm Gabrielle within the next day. As it develops, the surrounding weather conditions are conducive to strengthening, warranting an increased level of vigilance from communities along the potential path. Given the unpredictability of such systems, continued updates will be crucial for ensuring public safety in the coming days.
Tropical Storm Gabrielle, located in the central Atlantic, is moving northwest with sustained winds of 45 knots and gusts up to 55 knots. The storm is expected to maintain its strength over the next 48 hours with potential intensification over the weekend. Convection is primarily observed in the NE and SW quadrants of the storm. Further details can be found in the forecasts issued by the National Hurricane Center.
A tropical wave is moving west across the far eastern Atlantic with some isolated storms noted between 21W and 28W. In the Caribbean, a wave is bringing showers and an elevated flood risk near Puerto Rico and Venezuela, while another wave near the Yucatan Channel is producing strong convection from the Gulf of Mexico southward.
An upper-level trough in the Gulf of Mexico is causing heavy showers and thunderstorms, particularly in the southeast. High pressure to the north will maintain gentle to moderate winds with slight seas throughout the weekend.
In the Caribbean Sea, scattered storms are occurring in the SW region and near Jamaica. Traveler waves will continue to produce showers and moderate seas across the region. Meanwhile, east to southeast flow dominates the Caribbean Sea with varying sea heights.
The Atlantic Ocean is experiencing scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms, especially west of 73W, affecting the Bahamas and Florida Peninsula. A high-pressure ridge extends SW-W from the Iberian Peninsula, creating gentle to moderate winds and seas across the region outside of Gabrielle's path.
September 17, 2025, at 5:00 PM EDTThe National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has forecasted an above-normal Atlantic hurricane season for 2025.
Named Storms: 13 to 19
Hurricanes: 6 to 10
Major Hurricanes (Category 3 or higher): 3 to 5
Accumulate Cyclone Energy (ACE): 95% to 180% of the median
This forecast indicates a 60% chance of an above-normal season, a 30% chance of a near-normal season, and a 10% chance of a below-normal season.
Hurricane season runs from June 1 through November 30Key: Active Past Future
*Press/click the storm name to view additional details2020 - 30 named storms, 14 hurricanes
Hurricane Katrina (2005) - $125 billion
Harvey (2017) - $125 billion
Hurricane Patricia (2015) - 215 mph (345 km/h)
Hurricane Allen (1980) - 190 mph (305 km/h)
The Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale is a 1 to 5 rating system that classifies hurricanes based on their sustained wind speeds and the potential damage they can cause. It helps communicate the intensity of hurricanes and the likely impacts on structures and environments. The scale does not account for factors like storm surge or rainfall, focusing only on wind speeds.
Watching the Tropics was originally built as a personal storm tracker with only the most important charts for the Atlantic hurricane basin. Numerous sites are available for tracking hurricanes, but Watching the Tropics minimizes extra "noise" and shows only what you need.
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"Watching the tropics" refers to monitoring tropical weather systems, such as tropical depressions, tropical storms, and hurricanes, in regions close to the equator. Meteorologists and weather enthusiasts often use this phrase during hurricane season to indicate that they're keeping an eye on developing weather systems that could potentially strengthen and impact areas like the Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico, and Atlantic Ocean.
Websites, news outlets, or weather services also use "Tropics Watch" to keep the public informed about the latest developments in the tropics, especially during peak hurricane season.
An "invest" refers to an area of disturbed weather that meteorologists are investigating for potential tropical development. The term "invest" is short for "investigation area."
When an area is designated as an invest, it is given a number (between 90 and 99) followed by the letter "L" for systems in the North Atlantic or "E" for systems in the Eastern Pacific. For example, "Invest 91L" would refer to the 91st area of interest in the Atlantic basin for that season.
The designation of an invest allows meteorologists to focus their resources on a specific area, utilize specialized forecasting models, and issue updates as needed.
A tropical depression is a type of tropical cyclone with maximum sustained winds of less than 39 mph (34 knots or 63 km/h).
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It's the first stage of development in the tropical cyclone classification used by the National Hurricane Center, followed by tropical storm and then hurricane.
