Puerto Rico and Virgin Islands brace for heavy rains

Hurricane Gabrielle is churning across open Atlantic waters toward the Azore Islands as forecasters warn residents of the archipelago to be on guard for a possible strike later in the week.

Hurricane Gabrielle has intensified rapidly, now reaching Category 4 strength with sustained winds near 140 mph (220 km/h).

Jacksonville's forecast features a late September heatwave with feels-like temps near 100, morning fog slowing commutes, and updates on Hurricane Gabrielle and rip current risk.

Hurricane Gabrielle intensifies beyond forecasts

Low formation chances near the Leeward Islands could shift by week’s end

The National Hurricane Center advised people in the Azores to monitor the progress of Hurricane Gabrielle which is now a Category 4 hurricane in the central Atlantic Ocean.

We're tracking it all

Jacksonville kicks off Monday with dry weather, but showers and pop-up storms are expected by afternoon. News4JAX's meteorologist shares what to expect and updates on Hurricane Gabrielle with no direct local threat, plus a look at the tropical outlook.

Most spots around our area are kicking things off in the 70s, with Jacksonville sitting at 71 degrees and Mayport a bit warmer at 78 degrees.

No threat to Southeast Georgia and Northeast Florida

At 800 PM AST (0000 UTC), the eye of Hurricane Gabrielle was located near latitude 34.8 North, longitude 55.2 West. Gabrielle is moving toward the east-northeast near 21 mph (33 km/h), and this motion...

Latest Update: Chances of development are down