MIAMI (AP) — Hurricane Humberto has formed in the Atlantic Ocean but poses no immediate threat to land, with its counterpart, Hurricane Gabrielle, moving through the Azores as a post-tropical cyclone.
According to the U.S. National Hurricane Center, Humberto is currently situated about 465 miles (750 kilometers) northeast of the northern Leeward Islands and is forecasted to strengthen significantly over the weekend, potentially becoming a major hurricane.
Currently, Gabrielle is located about 145 miles (230 kilometers) east-northeast of Faial Island in the Azores, where a hurricane watch has been issued for the entire Portuguese archipelago. The storm has maximum sustained winds nearing 65 mph (100 kph) with gusts exceeding this speed and is expected to start weakening on Saturday, although tropical storm force winds extend outward up to 160 miles (260 kilometers).
The National Hurricane Center previously declared Gabrielle post-tropical, meaning it has lost its typical tropical characteristics. Nevertheless, it remains a concern for severe weather impacts as it approaches mainland Portugal.
In the Pacific Ocean, Hurricane Narda has been identified as a Category 1 storm, though it may regain strength to Category 2. Narda is not currently posing a land threat but is expected to weaken in the coming days.
Overall, the recent activity of these storms underscores the ongoing seasonal challenges that coastal regions face as hurricanes develop and impact local weather patterns.
According to the U.S. National Hurricane Center, Humberto is currently situated about 465 miles (750 kilometers) northeast of the northern Leeward Islands and is forecasted to strengthen significantly over the weekend, potentially becoming a major hurricane.
Currently, Gabrielle is located about 145 miles (230 kilometers) east-northeast of Faial Island in the Azores, where a hurricane watch has been issued for the entire Portuguese archipelago. The storm has maximum sustained winds nearing 65 mph (100 kph) with gusts exceeding this speed and is expected to start weakening on Saturday, although tropical storm force winds extend outward up to 160 miles (260 kilometers).
The National Hurricane Center previously declared Gabrielle post-tropical, meaning it has lost its typical tropical characteristics. Nevertheless, it remains a concern for severe weather impacts as it approaches mainland Portugal.
In the Pacific Ocean, Hurricane Narda has been identified as a Category 1 storm, though it may regain strength to Category 2. Narda is not currently posing a land threat but is expected to weaken in the coming days.
Overall, the recent activity of these storms underscores the ongoing seasonal challenges that coastal regions face as hurricanes develop and impact local weather patterns.
