How a Hurricane Is Formed

Tropical Storm Gabrielle, National Hurricane Center

NHC forecasts Hurricane Gabrielle to form while tracking new system

Projections have it growing into a Category 1 hurricane by Sunday, and then Category 2 by Monday with 100 mph winds, which would be only the second hurricane of the season.

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Tropical Storm Gabrielle just formed in the Atlantic. Here's what we know about its path — and when it's forecast to become a hurricane.

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Tropical Storm Gabrielle could become a hurricane: See path tracker

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Tropical Storm Gabrielle Forecast to Become the Season’s Second Hurricane

Tropical Storm Gabrielle this week ended an extended quiet period during what is normally the peak of the Atlantic hurricane season.

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As Gabrielle churns in Atlantic, another storm could form on its heels

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Daily Weather Update from FOX Weather: Gabrielle forecast to become hurricane, rare September rain soaks SoCal

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A brief history of odd hurricanes shows how varied the storms can be

Catarina made landfall near Santa Catarina state on March 28 with estimated 100-mph winds, damaging or destroying tens of thousands of homes. It was the first recorded hurricane-strength storm in the South Atlantic, making it a milestone in meteorological history.

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How Hurricane Erin exploded in strength and became a major Atlantic hurricane

Hurricane Erin underwent rapid intensification to become a Category 5 storm in just hours. It has since weakened to a Category 4 status.