Hurricane Gabrielle strengthens to Category 4

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Hurricane Gabrielle strengthens to Category 4As of 9 UTC on September 23, 2025, Hurricane Gabrielle has strengthened into a Category 4 storm, with maximum sustained winds near 140 mph (225 kph). Gabrielle then strengthened into a hurricane on Sunday, September 21, before escalating to a major Category 4 hurricane on Monday evening. So, if it seems as if the Atlantic Hurricane season has been quiet, it’s because it has. In fact, the National Hurricane Center has outlined two tropical waves behind Gabrielle for possible tropical development. Bottom line: Hurricane Gabrielle has strengthened into a Category 4 storm.