Hurricane Gabrielle captured on satellite as it strengthens near Bermuda during the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season. Image credit:
(The Post News) – The Atlantic hurricane season has roared to life, with Hurricane Gabrielle now officially classified as a major Category 3 hurricane. Early Monday morning, Gabrielle was churning about 195 miles southeast of Bermuda, with winds reaching 120 mph, according to meteorologists.
For Bermuda, the danger is less about a direct hit and more about the powerful surf and hazardous rip currents Gabrielle is generating. The storm has already transformed from a struggling system into a force of nature, feeding on warm waters and calm upper winds that made conditions perfect for strengthening.
Residents of Bermuda have been warned to expect rough seas, strong rip currents, and dangerous waves, even though Gabrielle is forecast to remain offshore. On the U.S. East Coast, Gabrielle is not expected to make landfall thanks to steering winds that are pulling it northward. Still, forecasters warn of swollen surf, hazardous marine conditions, and increased rip current risks along beaches from the Carolinas up to New England.
While Gabrielle dominates headlines, it’s not the only system raising eyebrows this week. A tropical wave is moving toward the northeastern Caribbean and Bahamas, with a medium chance of developing into a tropical storm later this week. Another system has just rolled off the coast of Africa. While battling dry air and disruptive winds now, it may enter a friendlier environment in the coming days, raising its odds of developing into a storm.
Meteorologists say Gabrielle’s rapid intensification is a reminder of how quickly tropical systems can change. Even when storms do not make landfall, they can create life-threatening conditions at sea and along coastlines. Communities in the Caribbean, the Bahamas, and along the Atlantic seaboard are urged to stay informed and prepared.
Hurricane Gabrielle is expected to remain powerful through midweek, with a chance of reaching Category 4 before weakening over cooler waters. For now, the Atlantic basin remains active, with three systems reminding coastal residents that the peak of hurricane season is far from over.
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