Gabrielle Expected to Become Hurricane Sun.
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The National Hurricane Center on Friday forecast Tropical Storm Gabrielle would grow into the season’s next hurricane this weekend while also eyeing a tropical wave off the coast of Africa
Three factors are to blame, or cheer. One, a strong vertical wind shear, which refers to a change in wind speed or direction with altitude. It has increased thanks to a cyclonic circulation in the mid-upper troposphere, which is the lowest region of the Earth’s atmosphere.
Despite a few decidedly quiet periods so far, forecasters say the conditions are still favorable for more hurricanes this year. The latest storm, Gabrielle, formed on Wednesday.
Thousands of students across western North Carolina lost their homes a year ago when Helene hit with some of the most vicious floods, landslides and wind ever seen in the mountainous region
The last hurricane to make landfall in New England was 34 years ago, and some think it might be time for another one soon.
The Atlantic Basin woke up after an almost three-week slumber. After Gabrielle, we're watching another tropical wave for development. Here's the latest.
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