Hurricane Gabrielle quickly strengthens into a major hurricane as experts revise the storm's trajectory

Hurricane Gabrielle has intensified to a Category 3 storm

Experts have provided an update on Hurricane Gabrielle, which may impact the US East Coast.

As the Atlantic hurricane season continues until November 30, there remains ample opportunity for the US coast and even areas further inland to be affected by tropical storms in 2025.

Hurricane Erin caused extensive disruption last month, and the National Hurricane Center (NHC) is now cautioning about Gabrielle, which was confirmed as a hurricane on Sunday (September 21).

After almost vanishing in the Atlantic Ocean from Friday into Saturday, experts report that Gabrielle has now intensified into a Category 3 storm.

The NHC defines Category 3 as having wind speeds between 111 and 129 mph.

Regarding this classification, the NHC notes: "Devastating damage will occur: Well-built framed homes may suffer significant damage or loss of roof decking and gable ends. Many trees will be snapped or uprooted, obstructing numerous roads.

Electricity and water may be unavailable for several days to weeks following the storm."

In an update on Gabrielle on Monday (September 22), the NHC stated: "Maximum sustained winds remain near 120 mph (195 km/h) with higher gusts."

"Gabrielle is a category 3 hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale. Gabrielle might strengthen further today, but some weakening is expected to start by Wednesday."

Forecasters at AccuWeather have indicated that 'life-threatening' rip currents could occur along a 2,000-mile stretch of the US, from Maine to Florida.

Meanwhile, the hurricane center mentioned: "These swells are likely to cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions."

AccuWeather's lead hurricane expert DaSilva is among those closely observing developments this week.

"With Gabrielle now a major hurricane east of Bermuda, significant and dangerous rough surf and rip currents are likely for the Atlantic beaches early this week," DaSilva stated.

Currently, there are no watches or warnings, as Gabrielle is located about 195 miles southeast of Bermuda as of Monday morning.

The center of Gabrielle is anticipated to move east of Bermuda on Monday evening and is not expected to make landfall on the US East Coast.

By Tuesday, the storm is forecasted to shift more northeast.

It isn't the only storm under observation, as DaSilva mentioned:

"We are closely monitoring a weak tropical wave moving toward the eastern Caribbean.

"This wave might develop upon reaching the Bahamas this weekend and has a medium risk of formation."

You can view the most recent update on Zoom Earth.