Hurricane Gabrielle is rapidly moving eastward across the central Atlantic Ocean, while Tropical Storm Humberto has formed northeast of the Leeward Islands, according to the latest tropical weather update.

Gabrielle is expected to bring severe weather conditions to the Azores, Spain, and Portugal later this week into the weekend, with forecasters predicting heavy rainfall and strong winds in these regions.

Tropical Storm Humberto, which formed Monday afternoon, is currently tracking northwest toward Bermuda. The storm poses no immediate threat to the continental United States.

Meteorologists are also monitoring a tropical wave near Puerto Rico that has potential for development over the weekend. This system is expected to impact the Bahamas and could potentially affect areas along the East Coast early next week. However, forecast models show varying scenarios for its development and track.

The National Hurricane Center advises residents of the Bahamas and the East Coast to closely monitor the developing situation, as conditions remain uncertain.

With September marking the peak of the Atlantic hurricane season, weather officials remind coastal residents to ensure their hurricane preparedness plans are up to date and ready for implementation. The next named storm in the 2025 season would be called Imelda.

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