MIAMI (RTW NEWS) — Hurricane Humberto has officially formed in the Atlantic Ocean, with no immediate threat to land. Forecasters indicate that the storm is about 465 miles (750 kilometers) northeast of the northern Leeward Islands and is currently moving slowly toward the northwest. The U.S. National Hurricane Center anticipates significant strengthening over the weekend, potentially classifying Humberto as a major hurricane.
Hurricane Gabrielle, meanwhile, has transitioned into a post-tropical cyclone while affecting the Azores. As of Friday morning, the storm is centered approximately 145 miles (230 kilometers) east-northeast of Faial Island in the central Azores, where a hurricane watch has been issued for the Portuguese archipelago. Maximum sustained winds are reported at approximately 65 mph (100 kph), with some observatories recording higher gusts.
Despite Gabrielle's current weakening trend, the threat of severe weather impacts persists as it moves east-northeast at 29 mph (46 kph), with expectations of its approach towards mainland Portugal by Sunday.
Additionally, in the Pacific, Hurricane Narda remains a Category 1 storm but could regain strength to move towards Category 2. Fortunately, Narda is also not threatening land and is projected to weaken in the coming days.
