Gabrielle is expected to become a hurricane Sunday and pass east of Bermuda, more than 1,000 miles from Florida.

The long lull in tropical activity, right at the peak of hurricane season, has flummoxed meteorologists. We talked to experts about what’s going on, and when things may change.

The Bermuda High's eastern position is steering storms out to sea, but a westward shift could drive hurricanes toward Texas and the Gulf Coast.

Hurricane Erin exploded in strength to a Category 5 storm in the Caribbean before weakening on Saturday, the National Hurricane Center said.

Catarina made landfall near Santa Catarina state on March 28 with estimated 100-mph winds, damaging or destroying tens of thousands of homes. It was the first recorded hurricane-strength storm in the South Atlantic, making it a milestone in meteorological history.

You don’t have to skip the Caribbean during hurricane season; these southern islands are rarely hit by storms.

According to an AccuWeather report, Tropical Storm Gabrielle could be declared a Category 1 hurricane by Sunday night.

Fall brings lower prices and fewer crowds, but more risk of hurricanes. Here are some spots to enjoy late-season sand and surf without so much uncertainty.