US EditionFast-moving Hurricane Gabrielle threatens the Azores with heavy rain and storm surge
Forecasters predict up to 5 inches of rain and significant coastal flooding in the Azores as Hurricane Gabrielle maintains 75 mph winds during its passage.
- On Thursday night, Hurricane Gabrielle will bring heavy rain, storm surge and large destructive waves to the Azores islands, with a hurricane warning covering all islands as it remains at hurricane strength.
- Hurricane Gabrielle has maximum sustained winds of 75 mph and is moving east at 31 mph, producing a dangerous storm surge, large waves and hurricane-force wind gusts.
- From Thursday into Friday, central Azores may receive up to 5 inches of rain causing flash flooding, while swells will produce life-threatening surf affecting Bermuda, the northeastern U.S. and Atlantic Canada.
- FEMA said its staff `is ready to respond swiftly, if needed` and urged residents of coastal areas to prepare and sign up for weather alerts.
- By Friday, forecasters said Gabrielle could restrengthen and become a Category 2 hurricane again as remnants could approach Portugal on Sunday and impacts reach over the weekend.
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Daily Journal
Fast-moving Hurricane Gabrielle threatens the Azores with heavy rain and storm surge
A fast-moving Hurricane Gabrielle is expected to bring heavy rain, high winds and a storm surge to the Azores islands. The National Hurricane Center in Miami says a hurricane warning is in effect for all of the Azores as Gabrielle…
Hurricane Gabrielle is expected to cause heavy rains, intense winds and a cyclonic surge in its rapid advance to the Azores from Thursday night to Friday morning, according to meteorologists. There is a hurricane warning in force for all the islands of the volcanic archipelago, which could experience dangerous conditions due to Gabrielle, reported the U.S. National Hurricane Center, based in Miami. Meteorologists warned Thursday at noon that pre…
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