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

MIAMI — Hurricane Gabrielle formed Sunday in the open Atlantic southeast of Bermuda, while Tropical Storm Narda emerged well off southern Mexico’s Pacific coast.

Hurricane Gabrielle has intensified to a Category 1 hurricane and is projected to become a major hurricane in the central Atlantic, the National Hurricane Center reported Sunday evening. The hurricane center is also tracking two other systems in Gabrielle’s wake with medium to low chances of formation over the next week.

At 5 a.m. Monday, the National Hurricane Center issued an advisory stating that Category 1 Hurricane Gabrielle is in the Atlantic Ocean, 210 miles southeast of Bermuda. The hurricane is moving to the north-northwest at 10 mph, with maximum sustained winds of 90 mph.

Hurricane Gabrielle is churning through the central Atlantic, feeding on warm waters but expected to stay far from land. The Atlantic is starting to wake up.

Gabrielle strengthened into a Category 1 hurricane on Sunday, becoming the second hurricane of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season. It comes as two other disturbances are being monitored by the National Hurricane Center for potential tropical development.

The National Hurricane Center's 11 a.m. Monday advisory reported that Category 1 Hurricane Gabrielle is in the Atlantic Ocean, 210 miles southeast of Bermuda. With maximum sustained winds of 90 mph, the hurricane is moving north-northwest at 10 mph.

Tropical Storm Gabrielle isn't expected to have any direct impacts on the United States, but Bermuda residents should keep a close eye on the storm.

The National Hurricane Cente r is tracking several systems in the Atlantic basin Sept. 20, and that includes Tropical Storm Gabrielle, which is expected to turn north and head in the direction of Bermuda, before becoming a hurricane.