Hurricane Gabrielle Roars Toward Europe as U.S. Faces New Tropical Threats

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Hurricane Gabrielle is tearing across the Atlantic — but two new storms could bring dangerous impacts to the U.S. within days.  Gabrielle rapidly intensified into a Category 4 hurricane and is now eyeing the Azores with damaging winds and massive waves. But that's not all — two more tropical systems are developing fast, and one could target the U.S. East Coast by this weekend.  With hurricane season peaking, the Atlantic is heating up fast. Stay informed and be prepared. WooGlobe Ref : WGA537716 For licensing and to use this video, please email licensing@wooglobe.com

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00:00Three tropical threats are brewing, and one might slam into the U.S. this weekend.

00:04Here's what you need to know.

00:06Hurricane Gabriel exploded from a 65 mph storm to a Category 4 monster in just 22 hours.

00:13It brushed past Bermuda and is now barreling toward the Azores with winds near 125 mph.

00:19Waves up to 60 feet could batter the Atlantic,

00:21and hurricane force gusts up to 100 mph are possible in the Azores by Friday.

00:26Gabriel will then shift toward Europe, bringing flooding rains to Portugal, Spain, and France this weekend.

00:32But here's the real concern.

00:34Two more tropical systems are forming fast.

00:37One is closing in on the Leeward Islands, with rain and gusty winds already triggering flood risks.

00:42By the weekend, it could target the Carolinas with damaging winds, flooding rains, and dangerous surf.

00:48The second storm is farther out, but could hit Bermuda by Monday.

00:52And yes, both of these could become named storms this week.

00:55With the peak of hurricane season hitting hard, the Atlantic could soon host three active systems at once.

01:01Stay alert. This season is far from over.

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