Hurricane Gabrielle forecast to be major Cat 3 hurricane. Florida impact?

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Hurricane Gabrielle is forecast to strengthen into a major Category 3 hurricane.

The storm is expected to pass east of Bermuda, which may experience gusty winds and showers.

Swells from Gabrielle are likely to cause life-threatening surf and rip currents along the U.S. East Coast.

Hurricane Gabrielle is now expected to become a major Category 3 hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 120 mph as rapidly as Monday night, according to a forecast. However, it is expected to weaken quickly afterward as it hits drier air and wind shear, forecasters said.

On the forecast track, the center of Hurricane Gabrielle is expected to pass east of Bermuda on Monday evening. Maximum sustained winds as of 5 a.m. ET are 90 mph, the NHC said.

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