Hurricane Gabrielle Shows Signs of Rapid Intensification

Hurricane Gabrielle Shows Signs of Rapid Intensification | Monitoring The Chance For Our Next Major Hurricane

Hurricane Gabrielle is showing signs of strengthening and could reach major hurricane status by Monday night, according to the latest forecasts. Currently churning in the Atlantic, Gabrielle is moving over warm ocean waters with low wind shear, two key ingredients for rapid intensification. If these favorable conditions persist, the storm could intensify into a Category 3 hurricane, bringing sustained winds of 111 mph or higher. While no advisories have been issued for the Bahamas, the chain of islands needs to stay alert as Gabrielle continues to organize and gain strength in the coming days.