Tracking Tropical Storm Gabrielle
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Gabrielle is moving toward the north-northwest near 22 mph. An erratic northwestward to west-northwestward motion at a reduced forward speed is anticipated across the tropical and subtropical central Atlantic during the next few days.
The National Hurricane Center expects Gabrielle to become a hurricane by Sunday. The forecast does not call for any impacts to South Florida as the system continues to move north-northwest over the next several days.
The unusually quiet Atlantic is starting to become more conducive for tropical systems to develop, forecasters say.
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Daily Weather Update from FOX Weather: Tropical Depression 7 forms in Atlantic as coastal storm moves onshore
Tropical Depression Seven formed early Wednesday morning, and forecasters say it could strengthen into Tropical Storm Gabrielle by the end of the day. Meanwhile, another day of heavy rain is expected in Virginia and other parts of the mid-Atlantic as a powerful coastal storm moves onshore.
The National Weather Service warns that the most hazardous impacts will be on Wednesday into early Thursday with lightning and localized strong winds.