Computer "spaghetti" model runs and meteorologists flagged an eastern Atlantic disturbance in early September as having an increased chance to develop into a t ropical storm, which would be called Gabrielle , with some forecasts showing a westward track toward the Caribbean.

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Why It Matters

Model clusters known as "spaghetti plots" help meteorologists and emergency managers v isualize divergent possible storm tracks. Early September model runs and expert commentary suggested Invest 91L could become Tropical Storm Gabrielle and, depending on steering currents and moisture availability, either remain a far-off system or pose eventual threats to Caribbean islands and possibly the U.S. mainland.

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