The storm is not an immediate threat to land, but it is expected to strengthen as it moves through the open Atlantic.

The National Hurricane Center confirmed on Wednesday that Tropical Storm Gabrielle has formed in the Central Atlantic.

Activity in the tropics is picking up after a quiet period over what is normally the peak of hurricane season.

The storm was expected to strengthen as it moved into an area of lower wind shear and increased atmospheric moisture.

Warmer water temperatures and other weather factors are expected to increase the potential for hurricanes in the Gulf.

Current forecasts call for Gabrielle to strengthen into a Category 2 storm, with maximum sustained winds of 105 mph, within ...

Forecasters predict Tropical Storm Gabrielle will become the season's second hurricane. Will it impact North Carolina?

Very warm waters, steering currents and other factors point to the Gulf of Mexico as the main area of concern for tropical ...

Tropical Storm Gabrielle has formed in the central Atlantic and is expected to become a hurricane. Forecasters are also monitoring a tropical wave off the coast of Africa with a low chance of ...

Forecasters predict Tropical Storm Gabrielle will become the season's second hurricane. Will it impact South Carolina?