Hurricane Gabrielle threat in Atlantic as formation odds increase

"A developing tropical system in the Atlantic Ocean is gaining attention as it shows a 90 percent chance of cyclone formation over the next seven days. The system, designated Invest AL92, is currently located in the central tropical Atlantic, moving west at 17mph. Fox Weather meteorologist Ian Oliver told USA Today: 'This disturbance is very likely to organize into Tropical Storm Gabrielle sometime during the middle or latter part of this work week, and it will likely continue to intensify into a hurricane.' This system has become better organized since Monday and is expected to move through a favorable environment for further development."

"The National Hurricane Center (NHC) said on Tuesday that a tropical depression or tropical storm is likely to form in the next day or two. A tropical depression is a low-pressure system with organized thunderstorms and winds of 38mph or less. While a tropical storm is stronger, with winds between 39 and 73 mph, it is given an official name as it moves closer to becoming a hurricane. Forecast models have strongly suggested the storm will turn north well before reaching the Caribbean, though some effects cannot be completely ruled out. Since this storm has not fully developed, meteorologists have extra uncertainty, so it is wise to stay alert."

Invest AL92 in the central tropical Atlantic has a 90 percent chance of cyclone formation over the next seven days while moving west at about 17 mph. The disturbance is likely to organize into Tropical Storm Gabrielle mid-to-late week and is expected to continue intensifying, potentially reaching hurricane strength. The National Hurricane Center advises a tropical depression or tropical storm could form within a day or two. Forecast models suggest a northward turn well before the Caribbean, but some impacts cannot be completely ruled out. Sea surface temperatures in the Gulf and Caribbean are very warm, raising development potential.

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