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Tropical Storm Gabrielle formed over the Atlantic on Wednesday, according to the National Hurricane Center. The NHC said Gabrielle is poorly organized and battling strong wind shear as it jogs toward the west-northwest. Gabrielle has maximum sustained winds of 50 mph and a minimum central pressure of 1004 mb.The NHC said little change in strength is forecast during the next 48 hours, but some gradual intensification is forecast over the weekend. Tropical Storm Gabrielle could strengthen into a hurricane. However, it is not expected to affect land during the next several days.There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect at this time. Eastern tropical waveA new tropical wave is expected to move off the coast of Africa by Friday, according to the NHC.Slow development of this system is possible as it moves west-northwestward across the central tropical Atlantic. Formation chance through the next 48 hours: 0%Formation chance through the next 7 days: 20%Hurricane season 2025The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 through Nov. 30. Stay with WESH 2 online and on-air for the most accurate Central Florida weather forecast.>> More: 2025 Hurricane Survival GuideThe First Warning Weather team includes First Warning Chief Meteorologist Tony Mainolfi, Eric Burris, Kellianne Klass, Marquise Meda and Cam Tran.
Tropical Storm Gabrielle formed over the Atlantic on Wednesday, according to the National Hurricane Center.
The NHC said Gabrielle is poorly organized and battling strong wind shear as it jogs toward the west-northwest.
Gabrielle has maximum sustained winds of 50 mph and a minimum central pressure of 1004 mb.
The NHC said little change in strength is forecast during the next 48 hours, but some gradual intensification is forecast over the weekend.
Tropical Storm Gabrielle could strengthen into a hurricane. However, it is not expected to affect land during the next several days.
There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect at this time.
Eastern tropical wave
A new tropical wave is expected to move off the coast of Africa by Friday, according to the NHC.
Slow development of this system is possible as it moves west-northwestward across the central tropical Atlantic.
Formation chance through the next 48 hours: 0%
Formation chance through the next 7 days: 20%
Hurricane season 2025
The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 through Nov. 30. Stay with WESH 2 online and on-air for the most accurate Central Florida weather forecast.
>> More: 2025 Hurricane Survival Guide
The First Warning Weather team includes First Warning Chief Meteorologist Tony Mainolfi, Eric Burris, Kellianne Klass, Marquise Meda and Cam Tran.
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