Major hurricane threat grows as two systems brew in the Atlantic

The peak of hurricane season is upon us as forecasters watch three systems over the Atlantic Ocean.

What’s left of Hurricane Gabrielle is racing toward Europe as eyes turn toward two systems much closer to North America.

Tropical Storm Humberto is poised to become a strong hurricane in the southwestern Atlantic, while a nearby disturbance may pose a threat to land by early next week.

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AZORES ON ALERT AS HURRICANE GABRIELLE RACES INTO THE REGION

Gabrielle completed the final stage its eventful life on Thursday as it races toward Portugal’s Azores Islands. The system lost its tropical characteristics just before crossing the archipelago late Thursday evening local time.

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