The Gabrielle cyclone reached the category of Hurricane Mayor with Maximum sustained winds of 150 km/h, and could continue to strengthen during the next few hours As the Bermuda Islands approach tonight, the National Hurricanes Center (CNH).
With a trajectory to the north-northeast to 17 km/h, Gabrielle has become the second hurricane named of the current Cyclonic season of the Atlantic, which extends until November 30, he said Latin press.
Although It will remain far from the mainlandthe phenomenon marks a rebound in activity after unusual calm during the first half of September.
A more moved Atlantic
CNH and agency’s meteorologists AP They warn that Gabrielle is not the only system under observation.
Two additional tropical waves could gain strength in the next few days:
Oriental Zone: A wave in the central Atlantic, halfway between Africa and the minor Antilles, shows constant development and could become depression or tropical storm in the late week.
His route is uncertain, but could follow a trajectory similar to that of Gabrielle.
Westernst area: Another wave is close to the Sotavento Islands and, although weaker, it can cause heavy rains and winding winds since Tuesday.
It is expected to turn north of the Spanish and could evolve near the Bahamas or the Bermuda triangle.
For now, it is soon to know if the United States coast will threaten.
Quiet season, but with alerts
Until now, the season has been relatively calm in the Atlantic, with only one hurricane named before Gabrielle.
Experts explain that this responds to several atmospheric factors, but stress that Powerful systems can still be formed in the remainder of the season.
The next names in the cyclone list are Humberto and Imelda.
